I admit it.  It embarrasses me.

I’ve been under the weather this week and it embarrasses me.  Why on earth would that embarrass me?  In truth, it injures my pride.  As a “natural lifestyle” proponent I try very hard to take care of myself. 

• I drink plenty of water
• I eat the right kinds of food
• I use supplements to fill in nutritional gaps
• I get a little exercise/activity every day
• I try to get plenty of rest
• I do things to help reduce stress, etc.

So, when I get sick, it makes me feel like I failed somehow, and that injures my pride.  Sounds kind of silly when I say it out loud.  It’s kind of unrealistic for me to think that because I make healthy choices most of the time, that I will never be troubled by illness.  After all, do I expect that a plumber will never have a leaky pipe, an insurance agent will never file a personal claim, a clergyman will never struggle with temptation, or an auto mechanic will never have car trouble?

Here’s the good news, these individuals have the knowledge, skills, and tools in their toolbelts that help them deal with those issues when they arise.  And so do I.  I’ve upped my water, Vitamin C, zinc, and NingXia Red intake. I’ve gotten more rest and kept a variety of essential oils going in the diffuser.

Today I’m grateful for my tools, the lessons learned while under the weather, and to be on the mend.