A Definition of Health

LiveWell - What does that even mean?

Healthy is a multifaceted thing. It includes mental, physical, spiritual, economic, social, familial, and environmental. We tend to think that weight is THE INDICATOR of health. Truth is that it is one small aspect of one aspect of overall health. So, what does a healthy life even look like?

It is quality sleep, food security, community, a close friend to confide in, moving easily, a secure home, supporting family, joy and contentment, therapy, access to health care, a church family, stable income, a manageable level of stress, clean air and water, and the ability to appreciate beauty. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but you get the idea.

Sometimes it is better to take a step back (and off the scales) and think about the things that will help you live the life you want rather than the discontent with your body. Let me suggest some things you can resolve to do in 2025 which will have positive impact on multiple areas of your life.

• Create an evening routine to help prepare yourself for great sleep.

• Connect with Jesus daily through scripture and prayer.

• Move and exercise in ways that bring you joy.

• Eat foods which you like and help you to feel great.

• Make conversations with your people a priority.

• Practice being bored.

• Go outside.

• Be generous with all your resources: time, money, encouragement…

LivingWell is a lot easier than I ever thought. When I was convinced that the first and foremost indicator of health was the number on the scale, I was a slave to it. Our enemy used it to keep me distracted, discouraged, and depressed. Broadening my definition of health has helped me to begin to realize that I have a life which can be lived well here and now, today.

It’s a beautiful, freeing thing to realize.

I hope you will take some time to think about how you define health and weather or not it needs some adjusting. Check out my other blogs and hear the love of your Creator for you in this area of life. He has a purpose for you. Are you walking in it?

Happy New Year!!