Taking care of my body.

Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?

To have a sustainable lifestyle, I believe it is best to begin with me.

Life is so fleeting. As the Bible says, it is like a flower that blooms and then withers away; it is, at best, very brief.

Nevertheless, a sustainable life should be a life well lived.

Exercising to maintain a healthy body and eating right is important.

Taking time out of my schedule can be difficult, but if I work at it, chipping away even 10 minutes in the morning with mobility stretches, then in the evening, some cardio or weight training it all adds up. Little increments every day make a big difference.

I try to eat right by adding vegetables into my meals, even at breakfast. Mostly, I drink more water every day. Water is so important for the body. It helps to flush all the toxins out of the body, helping to keep the body health.

I try to get a good night’s sleep, but that is a challenge at times. But I am working on it. When I get less than six hours, it becomes hard to concentrate at work and to pay attention. My responses are not as sharp as they should be.

I try to learn something all the time. I love learning it works my brain, so I read and take art courses online.

Finally, I spend time with the Lord every day. In quiet time, I read His word and get my instructions for the day from him. He is my counselor, where I pour out my thoughts and all that is in my heart. He speaks to me deep in my soul, and He sustains me throughout the day. He is my guide and protector. Without Him, a sustainable life is impossible for me.