Healthy Eating, Healthy Life: Mind Body and Soul
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CREATING A HEALTHY LIFE
Mind, Body and Spirit ConnectionBy
Glenda M Thomas
WHAT IS HEALTHY?health·yadjective, health·i·er, health·i·est.1.possessing or enjoying good health or a sound
and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
2.pertaining to or characteristic of good health, or a sound and vigorous mind: a healthy appearance; healthy attitudes.
3.conducive to good health; healthful: healthy recreations.4.prosperous or sound: a healthy business.
HEALTH Definition of HEALTH 1a : the condition of being sound in body, mind,
or spirit; especially : freedom from physical disease or pain
b : the general condition of the body <in poor health><enjoys good health>
2a : flourishing condition : WELL-BEING <defending the health of the beloved oceans — Peter Wilkinson>
b : general condition or state <poor economic health>
Merriam-Webster Dictionary online
Synonyms: fitness, wellness, wholeness
EVERYTHING BEGINS IN THE MINDIn the Bible the mind is expressed in two
ways:
I. Heart: Greek – kardia a) that organ in the animal body which is the centre of the
circulation of the blood, and hence was regarded as the seat of physical life
b) denotes the centre of all physical and spiritual life 1) the vigor and sense of physical life 2) the centre and seat of spiritual life a) the soul or mind, as it is the fountain and seat of the thoughts,
passions, desires, appetites, affections, purposes, endeavors b) of the understanding, the faculty and seat of the intelligence c) of the will and character d) of the soul so far as it is affected and stirred in a bad way or
good, or of the soul as the seat of the sensibilities, affections, emotions, desires, appetites, passions
c) of the middle or central or inmost part of anything, even though inanimate
MIND 2. Mind: dianoia – mind 9, understanding 3, imagination 1 1) the mind as a faculty of
understanding, feeling, desiring 2) understanding 3) mind, i.e. spirit, way of thinking and
feeling 4) thoughts, either good or bad
OUR BODY Greek: soma
1) the body both of men or animals a) a dead body or corpse b) the living body
OUR SPIRIT Greek: pneuma the spirit, i.e. the vital principal by which
the body is animated a) the rational spirit, the power by which
the human being feels, thinks, decides b) the soul 3) a spirit, i.e. a simple essence, devoid of
all or at least all grosser matter, and possessed of the power of knowing, desiring, deciding, and acting
a) a life giving spirit b) a human soul that has left the body
PEACE=WHOLENESS
Greek: eirēnē1) a state of national tranquility
a) exemption from the rage and havoc of war 2) peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord 3) security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace
and harmony make and keep things safe and prosperous) 4) of the Messiah's peace a) the way that leads to peace (salvation) 5) of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of
its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is
6) the blessed state of devout and upright men after death
Fragmentation = Brokenness
FRAGMENTATION = DOUBLE MINDED Greek:dipsychos
1) double minded a) wavering, uncertain, doubting b) divided in interest
James 1:8 and James 4:8
ALL 3 WORK TOGETHERTO FIND HEALTH: ALL AREAS NEED TO IN SYNC
Body
Mind
Spirit
All 3 areas need to be fed
HEALTHY MIND 3For though we walk in the flesh, we don't wage war
according to the flesh; 4for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, 5throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ; 6and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience, when your obedience will be made full. 2 Cor 10:3-6. List 5 things you can do to have a healthy mind.
1. 2 3 4 5
HEALTHY BODY "Do you not know that your body is a
temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body," (1 Cor. 6:19-20). What can you do to have a healthy body?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SIMPLE STEPS TO HEALTHY EATING Cut carbs (Carbs make you fat not fat) Eat more fresh fruit and veggies daily Cut sodium Cut sugar (use Stevia or Coconut sugar) Increase fiber READ EVERY LABEL: Know what you are
putting in your mouth Use almond flour to bake and make
breads - it is low carb
FIRST STEP:PANTRY PURGE
EAT MORE FRESH VEGETABLES AND FRUIT DAILY
ALMOND MILK VS COW MILK
BERRIES ARE LOW CARB
WHAT ARE YOU PUTTING YOUR BODY?
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILCOLD PRESSED
JUST ALMONDS: ALMOND MEAL
Trader Joes]
BLANCHED ALMOND FLOUR
LIQUID AMINOS INSTEAD OFSALT OR SEASONING SALT
HEALTHY SPIRIT 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3. What can you do to create a healthy spirit?
1. 2 3 4 5
MIND, BODY AND SPIRITALL THREE IN SYNC= A HEALTHY LIFE
ALL 3 WORK TOGETHERTO EXPERIENCE GOOD HEALTH: ALL 3 ASPECTS NEED TO IN SYNC
Healthy Body Healthy Mind
Healthy Spirit
COMMIT TO BUILD A HEALTHYLIFE
What small step will I take to create a healthy life?
What 5 things will my life display as I move toward health?
What/who will I leave behind? Do I love myself enough to apply self
care? Who will benefit from my healthy
lifestyle? Starting today at lunch break what small
change will I make to begin my healthy life journey?
How will prayer assist me on my journey?
How will I be blessed as I am blessed?
THE END Contact me:
Glenda Marie Thomas Servant of Jesus Christ glendamthomas@gmail.com http://
glendathegoodfoodie.wordpress.com http://slideshare.net/glendat (for this
and other presentations)
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