"Anyone can carry his burdon, however hard, until nightfall......"

"Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can do his (or her) work, however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down. And this is all life really means." ---Robert Louis Stevenson

This bit of truth coming from a long suffering man such as Robert Louis Stevenson rings true. Most people's knowledge of Stevenson encapsulates a famous poet and author; little know that most of his childhood was spent in extensively poor health. At times he would spend weeks in bed, longing to play as the other children did outside his window. Here we have an inside look at where he gathered his strength from, we can see from this quote that his inner resolve came from a healthy mental outlook. This was his way of reckoning with his circumstance, what a fortuitous point of view to apply to oneself. If we were to awaken each morning with this thought resonating in our minds, our lives would prove to be much less overwhelming. This viewpoint if embraced can grant us the opportunity to see life for the daily gift it is.

We all have the provision and freedom to make daily choices, most of us take advantage of this and are lackadaisical with our mental liberation. It is important to note here that the choice I am referring to is our mental attitude, as there are many times we have little to no control over our circumstance. This all important decision we consciously or unconsciously make, will decide what kind of hour, day and ultimately the kind of life we will lead. The decision we have to make is found in the form of what perspective we are choosing to abide in each day. Is our viewpoint one of helplessness, hopelessness or negativity? Or is it one of empowerment, positive affirmations and hope? Our lives are simply a compilation of moments. When we undergo a specific struggle or simply daily challenges, we tend to glance too far into the future and inadvertently overwhelm ourselves. If we tackle each day as an opportunity for growth, we have much greater chances of having a healthy mind body and spirit.

"And this is all life really means." If we possess the wherewithal to embrace this statement, life becomes much easier to eminently enjoy. In all actuality none of us know the day or hour we will transcend, we are only in possession of the "now." When looking at what you must endure I would encourage you to embrace this ideal. Rather than overwhelming yourself with the grandness of your challenges, it would be more advantageous to think more in daily terms. Can you persevere today, can you find a reason to smile today, can you put all your passion into your life and the lives of others today? For right now is all we truly have. What a beautiful life it is and what opportunity we have with each morning to live it as such. The fact that we even woke up is a blessing to count...

Here at The Wellness Kitchen we understand the importance of the moments we have right in front of us. We are committed to doing our best to spread knowledge, health and wellness to all who find their ways through these doors. Remember to take each day as a new opportunity for the enjoyment of your life, and as always this is Sarah encouraging you to eat peacefully....