"The world is round...the end may also be only the beginning..."

"The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning." Ivy Baker Priest

Our minds tend to think and deal in beginnings and ends. Most of us cannot wrap our minds around an infinite space. We are so used to the "life span" of things. It is comforting to us to envision the start and finish. But sometimes this state of mind, this "box" we place life in, does not serve us well. We hold onto the past, and at times our nostalgia is so strong that it clouds our ability to live in the now. But the truth is, we are in a constant state of transcendence. We grow out of the old and into the new. Our souls change, our bodies change and our ideals change. We are in a constant state of growth. Henry David Thoreau states, "Things do not change; we change." So in this rhythmic "shedding off" of the old, it is important to open our minds to the truth of constant growth and not the "end" of things.

While encountering an illness there is one thought that seems to haunt us, " Am I always going to feel this way?" It is natural to worry and fret when our bodies are in pain. But I encourage you to visualize being well. Live in the certainty that your body is made to flourish and be healthy. Just as we must see our lives as we would hope them to be, we must see ourselves as healthy and whole. Dealing with a chronic illness is not the "end" of the good in your life. It is the beginning of your transformation. It is an opportunity to change, and the lessons you take with you will shape who you are and how you deal with life's challenges. It is always our choice how we allow our "mountains" to shape us, and it is a certainty that we will all encounter them.

Have compassion for yourself through these times, be patient with your body and your mind and give yourself time to rest in the truth that you hold dear in your heart. Look to those you love around you, look to the sky, to the earth and look inward to find your spiritual guidance. Live in the truth that life is always changing. There are new beginnings around every corner for you. So much of life is about perspective, and it is of great importance during tough times that we keep our thoughts exactly where we want them to be. In a state of positive well being. And if you are finding it difficult to see through your struggles we are here to help lighten your load. Come rest, nourish yourself and learn at The Wellness Kitchen. Let us come alongside you and start some new beginnings together. And as always this is Sarah, encouraging you to eat peacefully.....