May 29 2009
Physical Health
The first sentence in Latin I learned back in grade school was “Mens Sana in Corpore Sano“. It means, with a healthy body produces a healthy mind. It’s so true. Yet, to keep the body healthy is the hardest thing I’ve ever have to do.
My days are full of things to do, like working in front of the computer, sit in meetings, and driving to/from work. On my off days, I watch TV, baby-sit my daughter, driving to/from places to eat, and sit in front of the computer some more.
There isn’t much room for exercise. I need to do more of it. God says I have to take care of my body:
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
It’s my duty to honor God. So I must do my due dilligence, and exercise on a daily basis. There are little things I can do like extended/speed walking, go the golf driving range, play running games with my daughter, work in the yard. I’ll need to try (*gasp*) jogging!
Then there’s a matter of a getting enough sleep. I should not stay up late and wake up early – something I tend to do a lot:
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.
In addition, I’m sure the bible also has something about eating right. It’s a whole new topic of devotional for me.
Meanwhile, I must make sure to exercise and sleep well. I need to be consistent about it.
