Isn’t it? Don’t we turn everything in to a list of the things we can do and the things we can’t. I believe it is counter productive. We should be living into the victory we are wanting to see NOT living into the check list. I also believe that as individuals we will each find our own path to success. Remember we are unique and should not be followers. Except when it comes to Christ He was and is the only example, and He never went around with a list. He lived it He walked it out He made it happen and that is what He does for us. He helps us live it out.
Now lets say you are not a Christian but you still know about commonsense. So much of what Jesus taught and did was common sence when it comes to living a happy full life. Sorry happy and full do not come from wealth so the pursuit of wealth is in it self living for money. I just deleted my ramble, remember it is not about does and don’t. Lets go to dieting no one should need a list you were born with common sense , USE IT! All packaging has everything you need to know about what you are putting into your body. If you do not exercise you are not burning enough calories plus you probably are achy and sore. Get moving to pump that blood through your entire body. If you are broke all the time stop spending more than you are making. If you are not happy figure our why.
It is okay to rely on yourself. Who knows you better than You? No body! You know what you like and what you don’t like. Those are the only two does and don’t to consider. Notice I did not put worry. Worry solves nothing in fact it is a great defeater of those who are trying to change. So my advice for you today is, pitch the list of does and don’ts and rely on your own common sense to help you change.
This does not mean you never seek wise counsel. It does however mean that you use that beautiful brain you have been given to create the life God has for YOU! Yes God is the wise counsel you should seek. Seek it though His word not by the actions or opinions of others. Go to the source!
Now after saying all that I am not in any way suggesting we cut ourselves of from others and their opinions. We can learn so much from those who struggle with the same issues we have, and we can learn from them too. The problem comes when we think we need to copy what they did and how they did it. We are all individuals and we will each find our own way to wellness that suits our life and our way of living. Start where you are and grow from there. It is a process a life long process it requires patience and kindness towards yourself. Blessings to all who are on the road to perfection or as close as we can get here.
