I wrote this a couple of years ago and feel it is still relevant and worthy of a second post. What freedoms will you celebrate this weekend? What are you grateful for?
What you focus on is what you will get.
I am grateful for freedom of speech and freedom of choice. I am grateful to our countries founders who recognized that absolute power corrupts absolutely.
I’ve witnessed an unparalleled divisiveness in the last few years.
A lack of tolerance for diverse opinions.
A lot of naming, blaming and shaming, all coming from a place of fear.
This is what I want to say to my family and friends. No matter your opinions on politics, on medicine, on religion… I sincerely hope you are right.
But if you are not, my wish for you is still the same: love, forgiveness and compassion.
If you are like me, you may be passionate about your beliefs. You may wish that everyone could see what you see, especially your loved ones.
I have seen a very definite trend in the last couple of years towards the Dreaded Drama Triangle.
You get to decide. Do you want to focus on the disease? Do you want to stay stuck in fear mode?
Or would you prefer to focus on where you want to go? On how you want to feel? Do you want to focus on rebuilding your health?
What you focus on is what you will get.
Studies have proven that small, simple steps create lasting change.
This week, I’d like to celebrate freedom of speech.
- I’d like to encourage more open communication without naming, blaming or shaming.
- I would like to focus on love, courage, compassion, and most of all, forgiveness. Forgiving ourselves and each other.
One simple solution to ensure a healthier holiday is to add green leafy vegetables to your menu. Today I am serving a large green leafy salad and fresh fruit salad with grilled halibut and ceviche. Simple and delicious. I may also make my nacho cheese dip and serve it with jicama instead of chips.
What freedoms do you value and what will you choose to do to improve your health over the holiday?
