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Old 07-14-2017, 01:06 AM   #109
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Thought for the Day
Friday, JULY 14

From the book: Food for Thought

Energize, Don't Tranquilize


Food is nourishment for our bodies, not a drug. When we overeat, we sap our energy and dull our responses. Too much food makes us lazy and lethargic. We should eat for energy, not oblivion.

If we have been using food as a narcotic to temporarily deaden the pain of living, then we need to learn other ways to cope. Much of our pain is needless, brought on by egocentric fears and demands. If we accept the fact that we cannot change another person's behavior, then we will not hurt ourselves by anger at what that person does.

At the same time, we will learn to remove ourselves from people and situations, which cause us unnecessary pain. We do not have to be martyrs! Abstinence gives us the energy to make positive changes.

A certain amount of pain, both physical and emotional, is unavoidable. Often, it accompanies growth. To tranquilize ourselves with food is to impede growth.

May I remember to eat for energy instead of oblivion.
They often say, it isn't always about what you eat, but what is eating you. We eat to stuff our feelings, often looking for comfort when in chaotic situations and it helps us to stuff our feelings about things we do not want to address.
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