For millions of Americans the Christmas season is among the best times of the year.Even for those who do not follow the Christian faith it is hard not to get swept up in the joy and enthusiasm of this special holiday. Unfortunately a good Christmas is often typified by how much we spend and who gets the best presents. While the mercantile elements are obviously important, it is the spirit of the season, the message of peace and love, which sustains us and actually helps to improve health. Love and Health is clearly documented through extensive research. No matter your religious belief, I urge that you take this holiday season to consider the importance of spirituality in your life. Health is promoted not because of which religion you belong to, whether you attend religious services or if you read religious texts, but to practice those principles of love, compassion and peace is still every cornerstone of our truth. Seek peace, not only for the nation but also for yourself. The stressful life leads to illness. Stress is a major contributor to heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, depression and obesity. Learning to be peaceful requires commitment, time and education. You are your own qualified therapist because you know you better than anyone, if you allow yourself a moment to listen to your inner doctor you can be that therapist and than control stress and improve the ability to cope with challenging situations. Give more and the future will be better our lives will stay rich and our bodies stays healthy. Should you become ill simply being still and that love you have for yourself begins to dissolve any illness within you. Be selfless and always love You. We must know that life is fulfilling and goals are being achieved. Without perseverance we will never lose weight commit to exercise and do what it takes to live a healthy disease free life.We must also have trust in our friends neighbors and community members. Next have more love. More than anything love is the essence of spirituality and the key to longevity. Love assures a better and longer life. Men who are in longstanding loving intimate relationships live 17 years longer than those who are not. While women in relationships do not get quite such a large benefit they live an average of three years longer. Love is not relegated only to the realm of intimate relationships. Love can be expressed in many ways between parent and a child, student and teacher, doctor and patient, family, friends and community. Without love, there is no life. A central component of every faith is to be charitable and more giving. Volunteering 8 hours a week at any age prolongs life for five years. Giving your time or your money to good causes is an insurance policy to a longer life. Research shows that more you give in relation to what you have, the greater the benefit. A man of faith once told me that if you are unwilling to give, you cannot receive. Give to others and we all benefit. Finally, remember forgiveness. The willingness to forgive others and ask for forgiveness in return may be the most powerful linkage between spirituality and health. Most of us have great difficulty with forgiveness it requires work. But bearing a grudge and carrying the weight of unresolved conflict is a heavy burden to bear. It weighs on your heart and mind, affecting more than just friendships. Striving for atonement, attempting to be a better person and forgiving the faults of others is a powerful motivator that leads to a longer, healthier and more fulfilled life. To all of you, no matter your faith, I wish you a Merry Christmas and hope that a New Year brings comfort, peace, prosperity and good health. Best Wishes, Team MENs&WOMENs Civil Rights Union
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:13:20 +0000
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