Comments on: The Real Reason I Strive For Health

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:45:57 +0000

This will never be old or out dated.
Things I have been striving to practice for my 43 years.

By: Lara

Lara — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:58:29 +0000

So sorry for the loss of your granny! I too lost three of my grandparents long ago, and I’ve only one granny left. This post is worth its weight in gold. Such wise advice is hard to come by. It’s so easy to follow the health craze for the wrong reasons!

Very often I hear people telling me I should take better care of myself. Until a few years ago, this had always struck me as slightly selfish—why should my eight hours’ sleep be so important, rather than, say, making time to volunteer? Then I had a very difficult time in my life, in which I crammed way too much… I won’t bore you with the details, but someone I hold in high esteem told me to slow down. I said I couldn’t, because I had to do this and that, and still some more. Then he said “If you’re not well, you cannot help people as much or as well as you could otherwise”. OUCH! That made me react.

It does seem, especially to the self-denying Christian mindset of giving yourself to others, that actively taking care of yourself comes down as a bit selfish. All I say is, everyone should know why they do what they do and set their priorities straight. At the end of the day, it is obvious you can’t give what you don’t have, and that’s flat.

By: Cristy

Cristy — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 18:07:40 +0000

Beautifully written. .. I am sorry for your loss. It’s times likes these that you step back and put your life in perspective. I believe that compassion, giving, and self worth can create peace on earth and most definitely peace within yourself. I follow your post not just because you are informed about healthy lifestyles, but also because you care, you care to take time away from your family to teach us so that we too may have the tools to live to 91 years old and be at peace with it. .. I too have all my grandparents in heaven, along with very young aunts, uncles, cousins who left us too early. All health related, these losses have forced me to take that step back and think about living not only the most joyful life I possibly can, but also the healthiest. Most don’t understand, they say I go overboard, i think about it too much, but that’s ok. They can say or believe what they want. I am at peace with that.
You mentioned time is most valuable, and although I know that, sometimes I forget, so for that reason I am putting my phone down to spend QUALITY time with my baby! Happy thanksgiving!

By: Sandra - Australia

Sandra - Australia — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 03:59:54 +0000

Thank you Katie for the reminder. i often get stuck in the superficial.

By: Kat

Kat — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:20:18 +0000

My husband & I are trying to live healthier & teaching our young children to eat healthy and exercise. My Grandparents lived into their 90’s, My maternal Grandmother reached 102 without disease of any kind (I had a close relationship with her most of my life, she passed 4 yrs ago). I was able to spend time (until I was 8) with on of my Great Grandmothers who lived to be 93. I remember being so upset that I didn’t get to go to the funeral to say farewell (due to stormy weather my father turned the car around & we went home – it was a 1 1/2 hour drive one way). They all lived long lives due to eating healthy food that wasn’t tampered with. They gardened and stay active. On the other hand, my maternal Grandmother outlived 4 of her 6 children due to various diseases, including my Mother who died at age 68 from Pancreatic cancer. My kids won’t grow up with much grandparent time, as my husband’s parents live on the opposite side of the country from us. To me that is sad because I have so many wonderful memories of my Grandparents and what they taught me. You are what you eat, so eat healthy to be healthy.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 05:12:01 +0000

Thank you for posting this. I just recently lost my grandma, and it’s been really difficult. But she lived such a selfless and loving life, and in the end I know she was at peace because she lived her life for God and for others. It’s so good to be reminded of these truths, because unfortunately it’s too easy to get caught up in things that don’t really matter in the end.

By: Belita

Belita — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 03:13:23 +0000

Thank you for sharing your heart and why you do what you do! I have been seeking to learn everything I can about health and nutrition lately and with that comes evaluating my WHY. Your blog has helped me so much!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 20:51:36 +0000

Hi Katie
This was a beautifully written post! I am also mom to five young kids but mine were born in six years! I found your site when looking for ways to get healthier, specifically to overcome severe iron deficiency. My first pot of bone soup has just finished cooking after 48 hours and I just burned my mouth and tongue in my excitement to taste it. Thanks for all the great ideas, I will be definitely be using lots of them- though maybe not the the placenta pot roast!
Kelly
Fiveallmine.com

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 09:25:00 +0000

This is one of the loveliest, most poignant things i have ever, ever read! Thank you, Wellness Mama, for your words. I imagine your beautiful family are all helping you and eachother through this sad time. Blessings to you all.

By: Janis Leal

Janis Leal — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:27:00 +0000

Wow — Right on. Nearly brought me to tears, too. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and heart, and for reminding everyone of what’s really important in life. Many blessings to you.

By: Melissa Rank

Melissa Rank — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:00:00 +0000

So encouraging Katie!

By: Ann Fischer

Ann Fischer — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:19:00 +0000

Thank you for this important reminder of a healthy perspective, and keeping priorities in the order of importance as they ought to be!

By: Donna Long

Donna Long — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:27:00 +0000

Beautifully said. This is the prayer of my heart. This is living the beautiful life. God continually bless you!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 04:44:00 +0000

Perfectly said… You have articulated all the reasons, deep down, I also strive to be healthy! 🙂

By: Kathleen Kahl

Kathleen Kahl — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 23:12:00 +0000

Love this post! Sounds like you learned a lot from your Grandmother. You are blessed to have had her with you for so long. Good reminder for why it is important to strive for good health. One of my favorite Mother Theresa quotes.

By: Connie Coy

Connie Coy — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:42:00 +0000

Thank you for getting us all back to the heart of why we do what we do. Why we, in our free time, make healthy options from scratch instead of buy them. Why we go against the grain of mainstream medicine to go after what we believe is real health. Sometimes it does get overwhelming, just as a mom of 1, but you are right I too believe it is worth it. ( I have the belief part, doing it takes more energy)

Thank you for writing personally here.

By: Vickie

Vickie — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:53:00 +0000

So sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. Your post is a beautiful reminder of the real, deep reasons for the efforts at being healthy. Thank you.

By: anastasia

anastasia — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:34:00 +0000

So sorry about your grandmother! This is a wonderful heartfelt post, you’ve said it well and it’s true. It’s exactly why I want my family to be healthy, my heart aches for the sheer number of people I see living life on prescription drugs and in/out of doctor’s offices – really missing out on life, it’s sad.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:34:00 +0000

Thank u for sharing and may she rest in Euphoria! I strive for my Daughter Katherine 22, who is in a word, Luminous but has turned her back to God, influenced by new friends. I strive for my Son, Christopher who has autism but not autistic as it does not define all the Wonders He is. I strive for my Husband, whom I fell in love with 21 years ago, lost and found one another in 2013. He lived 10
minutes away all those years. He proposed 6 weeks later. We’ve never been so Happy, so Blessed. Be Strong, Stay Cool and above all remember, “Those who always give, will Always have”. God Bless you & yours.

By: Anne Wahl

Anne Wahl — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:18:00 +0000

Katie, thanks for this timely post. As I sit here and contemplate Where do I go from here? Time to downsize and move from a big house when all the kids are on their own, to where we really need to be, what is most important in deciding to where to be, based on what is the most important in ones life.