Why we should all continue learning about lifestyle - opinion
There is always more to learn about lifestyle. It is important. It should be a priority. My life has been truly unpredictable in recent weeks. I survived this far with a knowledge of wellness and a willingness to learn more.
I though I knew enough about meditation. Then I attended a meditation class.
I believe we can learn from other belief systems to find practical solutions in life. I was a first-time visitor at a Buddhist meditation class. I am a Christian. Anyone can have an opinion on that. Here is what I know for sure. The mindful concepts brought me back to the tangible reality of the present moment. It guided me to offer positivity to the most seemingly negative situations, in the hope of attracting a more positive outcome. I then felt more optimistic that I can change myself and my future.
We know that meditation is proven to help wellbeing. There should be something to gain when we can delve deeper into the techniques and concepts of mindfulness. I felt more able to focus when I attended the in-person gathering for this purpose. Hearing someone actually talking about it right in front of me, the ideas sunk in deeper. What can you do to further explore mindfulness?
Empower yourself with an understanding of food and health.
Someone recently asked me about vegan food and iron. I was able to talk about dark leafy greens and pairing high-iron foods with ingredients that are high in vitamin-c. It was a couple of examples off the top of my head. Reflecting later, more options came to mind. I spent a lot of time to learn about food before I reached such confidence. I am not a health expert of any sort. I am a vegan who cooks whole plants at home, reads about health and listens to credible leaders on podcasts. My opinion is not the most authoritative voice on this topic. However, I am able to address initial concerns and proactively nurture healthy habits. I can do this because I continue to direct my attention to food and wellness.
Of course, this is about more than just the answers we give when hearing questions. We can make informed choices to nourish our own physical wellbeing and justify those decisions to ourselves. I weighed myself this morning and the scale needle was going pretty close to 71 kgs. That is the lightest I have been in so long. Sure, the numbers went up a little bit after I ate breakfast and drank lots of water. I also need to acknowledge that the number on a scale is not everything. But I know I feel light. I feel good.
Here’s the reality. I don’t work out every day. I don’t even go for long walks every day. I get enough movement but could have more. I credit two things for my weight loss. I eat whole plants and especially eat more porridge now. My weight also dropped a bit more when I stopped breastfeeding. That is probably because I used to eat two meals for every meal. Literally. If you want to feel better, whole plants should only help. You can inform yourself on ways to live this lifestyle.
Remember to talk with a health professional if you have concerns. I just believe in also feeling informed to know what detailed changes to make and why.
The world is evolving and so should we.
I gradually navigated a new social life after many months of distancing. I feel a bit more free from the restrictions of last year. But life is not completely back to normal. People are apparently very gradually reemerging from their shells after so much pandemic. My now exists in a hybrid of face-to-face experiences and online conversations. What does this tell us about wellness? I have to continue learning about different ways to learn what I need to know. I am adapting to a reality in which I might only chat with a supportive person in a Zoom call. I might visit a community group down the road on one day and then talk with others virtually a few days later. This diverse reality is influencing how I share my knowledge and how I reach out for guidance. Let’s continue learning about fresh ways to support our wellness and more resources that contribute to the best versions of ourselves.
Learn more about wellness. It could only help. Image: Unsplash.
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