For a long time being “healthy” to me was all about what I ate. Getting in a green smoothie or kale salad or whatever. Now I know that I can’t separate what I’m eating / great nutrition from my spiritual, social, or even emotional health.
You can have a great diet but have issues in other areas that lead to disease. You can be “healthy” and depressed or stressed.
Over time I’ve come to realize that the true measure of health is resilience. Things happen y’all! Sometimes out of our control. Our bodies are always changing and as we age new things come to the surface.
The true measure of health is how quickly we can bounce back and find a new normal. That also means releasing some of the expectations we may have had on ourselves years ago.
We build resilience through a healthy diet, building a strong support network of friends and family, and finding healthy ways to cope with stress every day. Take a moment today and think about your life. Is there something you can do to build more resilience today? -XO