To Your Health

I recently read an article by Dr. Stephen Sinatra and he reminds us that our mental, physical and emotional health is of the utmost importance. During times of tragedy, or great stress, or deep sadness, keep your eye focused on how you are feeling and what kinds of thoughts flood your mind each day. Do not allow yourselves to dwell on thoughts of worry or sadness. Doing things like exercising, keeping a pet (even a fish works :), having good friends to talk to, and a deep religious conviction are all things that can help us get through these times. Sometimes it even requires a professional, but we can do much by ourselves to monitor and control how we perceive and react to the bad things in life that 'happen' to us. Your strong testimony of Jesus Christ and how the Atonement works in your life are the most important of all. Keep your relationship with Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father strong through DAILY prayer and study of the scriptures. Treat everyone around you with love, kindness and dignity. Accept that bad things will continue to happen, but rely on your religious beliefs, and friends and physically moving to get you through the tough times and retain your 'healths'. Among other worthy and worthwhile books, I ask you to read "The Peacegiver" by James L. Ferrell. I love you.