I've been mulling over the idea of doing some sort of cleanse ever since I started working on my health this fall. Actually, I've wanted to do a body cleanse for a few years, now. But, due to the fact that I have been in a season of perpetual pregnancies and nursing, I haven't been able to find a cleanse that would be safe.
After some discussion with my husband, some prayer and a lot of thought, I've realized that there are a lot of ways I can work on a cleanse even while I am nursing a baby. In fact, I've begun to think of how a real cleanse should involve my whole life, not just my body. So, this week I have chosen to work on several areas that will allow the Lord to work on cleansing out many of those things that need to go before the new year begins.
Body:
1. Meet my water goals, including my 1.5-2 liters first thing each morning
2. Work towards a goal of 50% raw food diet by including at least 1 raw food portion at each meal
3. Get back on track to meet my weekly goals list
4. Accomplish many work projects around the house this week, keeping me on the move :-)
5. Write down specific health goals with my husband for our family for the coming year
Mind:
1. Declutter/Deep Clean the house from top to bottom.
>Monday: Second level
>Tuesday: Main level
>Wednesday: Basement
2. Household/School organization
>Declutter/organize/plan for next school quarter (Thursday)
>Revise menu plan for this winter (Thursday)
3. Rest and Rejuvenate
>Organize photos and scrapbook (Friday, maybe Saturday??)
Soul:
1. Increase time for devotions by 30 minutes for the week
2. Develop a prayer journal for the coming year
3. Ask the Lord about a bible reading plan for the coming year
4. Reflect on the past year, journaling things learned
5. Pray for the coming year, considering where the Lord would have my priorities lie
I'm looking foward to this week. I will greatly enjoy the peace that comes from finding order out of the chaos of a busy season. I know I will feel energized returning to my fitness goals after a week of business and rest from those disciplines. I long for some extended time with the Lord and rejoice in having a week that allows me the freedom to do just that.
I'm also excited about this snow storm going on right now. Not only can I rejoice in the blessing that the Lord provided snow boots for the children just in time today, but ,we all get to enjoy some great fun and exercise tomorrow as we shovel, play, and maybe even get in some sledding after our choring is complete. Honestly, it's been years since I've really wanted to play and be active with my children. I'm so glad the Lord has helped me find the energy that gives me the desire to do it now. I know that comes from these past couple months of regular exercise. It's amazing to me how I feel less tired the more active I am. It doesn't make sense, but it is definitely a reality. It's a reality I greatly enjoy.
And now, I'm off to pray the Lord's will be done in the coming week. I know all too well that my plans are not always His plans.
"A man's heart deviseth his way, but the Lord directeth his steps." Proverbs 16:9
Tracy - I meant to comment a couple days ago on this. Wow - this is so wonderful to read! I really love these goasl! We still have this week off of school and I think I'm going to sit down and do some of these too.
ReplyDeleteI've been back on the exersise wagon and eating pretty healthy too, but now my time with God has been really lax. :o( It seems so hard for me to have it ALL in balance. I would LOVE to hear what you're doing for Bible study right now. I struggle with knowing WHAT to do.
Would you mind if I printed this out and worked through these myself? Hoping that Baby slept good for you last night. I've been sleeping TERRIBLY as well (no baby, just awful insomnia) so I understand the gift of sleeping all night. After being awake for hours last night, I actually slept til 8 this morning!! The dc all asked if I had been out running!! lol! Nope, just sleeping!
Okay, this is a long comment! Hope your day is blessed!
~Sue
Sue, I wouldn't mind at all if you printed out my list. I'm glad you find it helpful. It's working very well for us. I've decided it's my new Week After Christmas tradition. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear you are getting in your exercise and back to eating well. It may sound strange, but it encourages me to know that others need to "restart" on occassion as well.
Currently, I am reading through the book of 1 Peter. Right now, I'm in chapter 4 and I can't seem to get through even one verse without the Lord working on my heart in a mighty way. I read and journal, using my concordance and dictionary to be sure I'm seeing the words in "full color" (as my old professor in greek class used to say. :D). I'm also reading through that book I mentioned on this blog, but I haven't gotten to that yet this week.
I'm thankful for your comment here. I don't mind a bit if it is long. I wasn't really looking for a lot of feedback with this blog, but I will say that your note was timely. I'm feeling quite discouraged with my lack of progress scale-wise today, so knowing you are thinking of me put a smile on my face. Thanks!
Okay, off to nurse that babe and get in a nap. I did get about 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep last night...what a blessing!! But my head has been aching all day and I feel like I could use another 7 hours straight! lol!
Have you ever tried chamomile or hops tea for the insomnia? That helps me, sometimes.