HEALTHY HABITSâ—½ YOU
I’ve heard some say they like to get lost in worship, and I get it. It’s a good space to get lost. Now, obviously telling someone to get lost means we’re telling them to go away, and that’s NOT the essence of this list…BUT… It is sending our thoughts, our worries and our frustrations away – telling them to get lost – while we are lost in something positive instead! So here’s a list to boost our health this month of July, as we get lost in a good way:
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When traveling – Sometimes it’s good to get lost, for those that travel with an every minute planned day (me!) It’s okay once in a while to get lost in the moment or the exploring while traveling, instead of sticking to our itinerary.
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When worshiping – As mentioned above, it’s healthy and healing to get lost while worshiping Him and giving him honor and praise, lifting up His name above all the stuff here on earth that weighs us down. Speaking, singing and hearing ourselves sing out the truth of who Jesus is powerfully healthy.
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When reading – I’m one that reads in snippets of time, like 15 minute increments, if I’m lucky. It’s hard to get lost in a story in that short piece of time. But taking an hour (could we?) to really read and get lost in the story and the characters…well that might be pure gold.
When dancing – I mention this activity a lot because dancing frees up all the stiff things, doesn’t it? Physically, it’s good to dance and move to the rhythms and the tunes. And spiritually, when we dance in conjunction with the worship mentioned above creates a double duty healthy lifestyle. Dancing should be the way we start our days!
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When walking – Okay, not literally lost and away from home, not knowing where you are. But lost in the beauty of the world around us, instead of talking on our phone or thinking about our lists or worrying about the kids. Lost in nature, all that’s made by his hands, is soothing and comforting as we realize we are hemmed in above and below.
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When baking/cooking – Yes we eat on the run well, as a culture. A bar, a protein shake, a handful of nuts, etc. But actually baking bread or cookies that take a while to stir and mix…or preparing a meal with lots of steps that then result in this scrumptious fare – that can be pure magic! A healthy summer activity to savor…
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When cleaning – Okay, this may be a stretch for some of us to see cleaning on a healthy habits list. But honestly, it can be good for us. I have a wrapping paper closet that I reserve for July to clean and organize. It’s a mess from all the past holidays and it needs a good overhaul before the fall arrives. It’s cathartic, makes me feel good when it’s done, and it’s something that takes hours – thus, I get lost in the mundane chore of cleaning. And when I’m done, I sigh and sit and stare at the beauty of everything in its place again, waiting to be used.
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Be kind to yourself, get lost this month, and realize that’s it’s so good for your soul, mind and body? Try one of these and let us know how it goes!