Choices
From the time my 3 kids were young, they heard my husband
and I say to them “it’s all about the choices you make.” They probably got
tired of hearing that, but it is very true. From the friends you choose, to the
food you eat, to the games you play, to the time you invest in your
relationship with God. The list goes on. You can make choices that promote a
healthy well-being in body, mind and spirit or you can do things that mark the
road to stress and illness
Now that you are in college, many of you are away from
home for the first time. FREEDOM!! It’s a time for learning new things and
exploring new experiences. However, it’s also a time for being wise about and
responsible for the things you learn and explore.
All decisions have consequences.
Coming from a health perspective, how much you sleep, what you eat, if you are
a couch potato, etc. can set the tone for your physical and mental well-being
for the rest of your life. Many choices set you up for a life of wellness or
chronic disease.
Some choices you will make:
Should
I go to bed at 11 or stay up till 2?
Should
I go to class today?
Should
I join a club or play intramural sports?
Should
I start my paper today?
Should
I cheat on that exam?
Should
I hang out with that person?
Should
I go to that party?
Should
I spend that 10 bucks?
Should
I call my mom/dad and let them know how I am doing?
Should
I reach out to that person who appears to be a loner?
Should
I go to church?
Should
I start/end my day with scripture/prayer?
The first step to true wellness? Your relationship with
God! He is the foundation to all aspects of health.
Let every detail in your lives—words,
actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the
Father every step of the way. (Colossians 3:17 The Message)
So,
as you enter these first days of college life or, if you are a returning or
transfer student, the beginning of a new school year, consider your choices.
Choose well, be well.