Day 6--Is there an instruction manual for this thing?

Good morning! So, last night I was thinking about what an amazing creation the human body is, and how I have very little idea of how it works! I mean, I know the basics, but I've never taken a human biology class, so there is a lot of detail that I don't know. Isn't it fascinating that we are born into these incredibly complex structures with no knowledge of how they work and no ability to care for them on our own? Our parents help us in the beginning, but we are ultimately driven by biological urges that we need to learn to manage ourselves. It just struck me what a huge responsibility learning to care for our bodies is! Not only is it vital to our longevity, but my personal belief is that God has given us stewardship over our bodies. He wants us to care for them and use them to learn things and to bless others.

I have gained new resolve to learn more about how my body works, and to strive to care for it the best I can, so that I can feel great and use my physical capabilities to bless the lives of others. I also feel some guilt about not teaching my children how to better care for this amazing gift. That is something I can repair to a degree, but ultimately, we all have the opportunity to choose how we will treat our own bodies.

If you're like me, you may have developed emotional and psychological challenges that are connected with how you treat your body. Making good food choices is a challenge for me because I have developed the habit of eating unhealthy food when I feel anxious, and simply eating mindlessly. Thankfully, this can also be remedied through mindfulness, hard work, and in my case, lots of prayer. I feel good about what I have accomplished thus far, and I am excited to continue to progress.

I hope you all have a beautiful and blessed day. XOXO Suzy