Okay, I have to confess. I am quite excited as I start out on a "new" venture. Well, actually, it's more like a continuance of things God has planted inside me over time - but now they are coming to a new level of discovery and release.
As some of you may know - I recently underwent surgery. This was not something I wanted to do - and believe me.... I resisted. The road toward recovery has been painful, though more emotionally than physically. Yet God, as He is so able to do, has taken a trial and brought forth amazing fruit.
Throughout the healing process - I have become a passionate student in the area of health and well-being. I have learned so much about our amazing bodies and how they are designed to work. I am even more convinced about the connection between our physical health and the condition of our soul and spirit.
I've also been forced to look at my tendency to sabotage my own health through lifestyle choices. The surgery was just an eye-opener to larger issues. For example, I had low-energy - I would want to call it a day by 2pm! I struggled to have clarity of thought - limiting both creativity and problem-solving. I was winded just going up a flight of stairs. None of this was bringing me the quality of life I would hope to have.
Both of my parents were dead by the time I was 23 - my dad from heart failure, my mom from cancer. Getting older was causing me to wonder how much longer might I be here for my own children.
But... to be honest.... getting healthy seems like such an overwhelming undertaking. Where do you start? What do you believe - you know there is a LOT of hype out there? Who do you trust? Is it really that important anyway? All this analysis would lead me to veg out and have another piece of chocolate. Come on, you've been there too!
Yet our health in every aspect of our being IS so important. You see, we were created for a purpose. God had a specific destiny in mind when He created each one of us. And God doesn't do mediocre - YOU ARE A BRILLIANT CREATION in the heart of an amazing God.
As such, we have tremendous potential. Potential that will not only bless us individually, but potential that will change the world around us.
Yet we will never live out that potential if we remain physically incapable; spiritually immature; emotionally unstable; or relationally inept. Untapped potential is perhaps the most wasted "natural" resource.
I don't know about you - but I want to excel. I want to bring the best of Christ in me into all that He has called and gifted me to do.
And that is why I am so excited where He is leading me next.
He is showing me that, although HEALTH may seem like "an unconquerable mountain" (particularly in the face of chocolate cake and stressful days) - its really a matter of making daily choices that line up with my ultimate goal.
He has also ignited a passion (mixed with compassion) to help others on their journey toward a healthier lifestyle. (While I continue on my own journey as well:)
As I pursue additional training specifically toward becoming a certified health coach - we are adding a "sister" branch to The Soul Care Center called 'CHOOSE LIFE'. Choose Life will provide holistic health services such as individual mentoring, support groups, and presentations on a variety of health related topics. (Naturally, in keeping with the tradition of Soul Care - all services are offered on a donation basis. This takes away the barrier of cost that may stand in the way for many who genuinely want help.)
CHOOSE LIFE will also offer exceptional product lines that support our body's ability to heal itself. While conventional medicine and treatment may be needed at times - many health related concerns can be minimized or eliminated by a combination of lifestyle change and products found in nature.
I look forward to all He will do in the days ahead.
Thanks for taking the time to hear my heart. I look forward to sharing again soon. In the meantime live your potential and..... CHOOSE LIFE!
Jodi Roberts
