Simple Changes >> BIG EFFECTS!!!

So many of the changes that we are making are simple and logical changes. But, the EFFECTS of those changes are MONUMENTAL! The initial change is simply taking on the extra work of reading, asking, talking about and gaining a more complete understanding of how our bodies digest food and use nutrients to aid and fuel the biological processes going on inside of us. Once you inform yourself, it's simply a matter of doing your best within your financial means to shop and eat responsibly. Yes, it's more effort, more work. But by now we know that EVERYTHING worth doing takes work! And putting effort into eating well and consuming healthy foods should naturally be part of our main and daily concerns. It's a matter of responsibility. As I said before, I've never been a "diet person" or quick to jump on health bandwagons as many turn out to be passing fads or marketing gimmick. Still, things have gotten to a point in our culture where it's just irresponsible to sit back and let ourselves and our families grow fatter and more unhealthy, being fed unhealthy products by indifferent and greedy corporations. Besides, I think it's possible to strike a balance between being an uppity, self-righteous, health freak and being a diligent and responsible person and parent in choosing what to consume.

Already, the changes we've made in our approach to what food and drink we buy and consume have pushed us to be more purposeful and organized, less lazy and less indulgent, more disciplined and more proactive. These spiritual changes fall right in line with our other main goals for our life. God, in His infinite wisdom and grace, designed our bodies PERFECTLY for their purpose. It has been nice to get back, not only to the natural function of our own perfectly designed bodies, but also to get back to appreciating the natural and endless variety of foods He provided for us – WITHOUT all the PROCESSING to increase monetary gain. We don't need to live forever. We aren't trying to. But, we can certainly treat our engines better for the time that we are going to be using them. And if making a change to get more responsible about what you eat leads to spiritual growth and progress, and finds you acting more in line with the character and mindset you know is effective and pleasing to Him and those around you, keep it up!

The picture I posted is of our new spice rack in our cupboard. I saw this in my friend's cupboard and loved it. Before, we had all our spices on one level surface. This way, it's much easier to see and choose the spices you need. Simple change. More organized. Good effect:)

One last thing… Cooking is an art and can easily be a great time of fellowship and enjoyment for a family. This change has prompted us to explore this art more and has presented more opportunity for unifying camaraderie in our family. This is yet another piece to the intended and designed puzzle. There is a rejuvenated air of appreciation in our house.