I try very, VERY hard to be healthy. However, I am finding lately that I have been getting headaches and my back and neck hurt constantly. How is it that I can try so hard to be well, and yet, not be? I have often had the though that maybe other people have these feelings of sickliness also, but more constantly and they just are "used to it". I've thought that maybe, knowing, believing that wellness is the complete efficiency of the body in absorbing and processing energy in order to move and function to optimal capacity, has made me much more aware of my ailments and disfunctions than others. Perhaps the normal person experiences some degree of headache regularly, with joint pain and shortness of breath. But how is it, that doing all the extra work and research into nourishing my body that I still have these problems?
Is there such a thing as wellness? The complete absence of illness and even more?
I think that true wellness also produces more than a functioning body. I think wellness also induces happiness, creativity, joy and inspiration.
This is my journey to find that. I will some day reach that biological nirvana. I will do anything in my power and budget to allow me to get there.
Sincerely,
Health Nut
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Piano Stairs
So, I went to see Black Swan the other night with my boyfriend and it turns out that it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. It really is a beautiful film about self conflict and touches on so many other dilemmas that one faces in trying to achieve happiness and self worth. I highly recommend it.
After almost a month, I finally have internet in my house again and I've really been trying to catch up on some screen time... and I have now been exposed to the wonders of StumbleUpon.com. It's really a wonderful website. I have seen so many artistic and ingenuous ideas that people have displayed on the web. It has given me a renewed hope for society to see all of these creative and passionate people out there, as well as the beauty of the earth and humanity in general.
On of the best things that I saw today was about making something fun in order to influence behavior, in this case choosing the stairs over the escalator...
After almost a month, I finally have internet in my house again and I've really been trying to catch up on some screen time... and I have now been exposed to the wonders of StumbleUpon.com. It's really a wonderful website. I have seen so many artistic and ingenuous ideas that people have displayed on the web. It has given me a renewed hope for society to see all of these creative and passionate people out there, as well as the beauty of the earth and humanity in general.
On of the best things that I saw today was about making something fun in order to influence behavior, in this case choosing the stairs over the escalator...
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
New Year!!!
I haven't posted in a long time and so here is how my December went... lots of vacation, stress from finals, back and forth with my boyfriend, more vacation, holiday food, conforming to family diet (no meat though), feeling like crap, more vacation, eating too much, gaining weight, feeling utterly shitty.
Now, let's see what January has in store for me! I'm so excited about this new year. I'm excited for my outlook and for the new experiences that I know I'm going to have.
I love the beginning of the year because people suddenly become so focused on health and fitness and that really sparks a fire in me. So, my roommates are now, all about cooking and eating healthfully as well as exercising, as is my boyfriend.
Reflections upon the previous year are crucial to beginning a new one with vigor. My reflections:
-Being vegetarian is really easy. Vegan is a little more difficult for social reasons.
-Loyalty is more important in one's actions, than words.
-Life is better when you are filling it up to the brim.
-Happiness is the ultimate goal.
-Family loves unconditionally.
This year I resolve to:
~Practice a vegan diet and eat more salads
~Buy organic when possible
~Drink more tea, less coffee
~Cook more with variety
~Research and Learn
+ Ask questions
+ Read
+ Converse
+ Explore
+ Listen
~Create
~Dance
~Build new relationships and strengthen old ones
~Focus on family
~Live actively, not idly
This year, I want to remember all of the things that make me happy, that motivate, strengthen, and inspire me. Then get involved in those things instead of planning and planning without doing.
I also want to revamp my view of others. I really believe that there is something special and unique to each person, whether I agree or not. I want to remember to appreciate others for their unique qualities and have a less elitist perspective.
Bring it on 2011!
Now, let's see what January has in store for me! I'm so excited about this new year. I'm excited for my outlook and for the new experiences that I know I'm going to have.
I love the beginning of the year because people suddenly become so focused on health and fitness and that really sparks a fire in me. So, my roommates are now, all about cooking and eating healthfully as well as exercising, as is my boyfriend.
Reflections upon the previous year are crucial to beginning a new one with vigor. My reflections:
-Being vegetarian is really easy. Vegan is a little more difficult for social reasons.
-Loyalty is more important in one's actions, than words.
-Life is better when you are filling it up to the brim.
-Happiness is the ultimate goal.
-Family loves unconditionally.
This year I resolve to:
~Practice a vegan diet and eat more salads
~Buy organic when possible
~Drink more tea, less coffee
~Cook more with variety
~Research and Learn
+ Ask questions
+ Read
+ Converse
+ Explore
+ Listen
~Create
~Dance
~Build new relationships and strengthen old ones
~Focus on family
~Live actively, not idly
This year, I want to remember all of the things that make me happy, that motivate, strengthen, and inspire me. Then get involved in those things instead of planning and planning without doing.
I also want to revamp my view of others. I really believe that there is something special and unique to each person, whether I agree or not. I want to remember to appreciate others for their unique qualities and have a less elitist perspective.
Bring it on 2011!
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