I had a dream last night, of which I have vague recollections of images of Mr. Rogers, and a phrase that I cannot forget. I have learned to take notice of things in dreams that seem etched into my mind. Perhaps they were in my dream for a reason. Well, I woke up with this phrase so clear that I could repeat it over and over. So I thought I’d share it with you, since it can have such widespread implications.

Eat and live as though you will be doing both for a very long time.

It may seem simple at first, but let’s dig a little deeper.

Eat

If my food choices today will affect my future, I should be thoughtful in my meals. This concept was particularly encouraging for me as I begin my fourth week on the Body Ecology Diet. (book) It has been a struggle sometimes, like when I discovered that the cranberries I was eating had been sweetened with sugar. This was enough to cause some return of my symptoms. As I thought about eating for the long run, I realized that sticking to this diet will be rewarded in the future in the form of protection against cancer, energy to care for my family, future childen having better protection against ASD. My mother in law is 71 and still helps us stack wood, walks everyday, and is free from debilitating health problems. She ate for her future. I am trying desperately to grab on to this concept. YHVH promises to bless us with health for our obedience, but we also need to be eating real wholesome food. Our bodies simply cannot tolerate fake food. We already addressed GMOs in a previous post. It is also important to address gluttony, particularly when we regularly indulge in sweets and junk that provide nothing our bodies can actually use. I did this for years and I am now paying the price with candida symptoms. Praise YHVH that He cares for His people! He showed me that the answers are in the food I put in my mouth. I am enjoying symptom free days, but yes, it comes with sacrifice. I cannot sneak chocolate chips or indulge in a brownie or even have a fruit smoothie, and I’m eating lots of fermented foods. But, the way I’m eating now, I can continue to enjoy good health for a long time.

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Live

If I’m going to be on the planet for a long time, I want to minimize my regrets. The best way I know to do this is to follow the principles found in Torah. If I can truly learn to love and value the people around me, my relationship with them will have few regrets. If I treat my fellow man fairly, I will not be plagued with guilt. If I worship my Creator as He commands, I will not live in fear of punishment. If I learn to trust instead of worry, my body will benefit from much less stress. If I enjoy my life and smile often, it will bring health to my body. YHVH truly designed us to enjoy our lives to the fullest and eat for the long run.

I pray that each of you will have a long healthy life filled to the brim with happy relationships, healthy bodies, and an amazing relationship with your Creator!

Eat and live as though you will be doing both for a very long time.

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