A little different topic, I realize---but just you wait!
A new friend of mine--a most amazing woman--included a 'tip' in her recent blog about pain being inevitable...misery being optional...and how we can all choose joy.
There's actually research about this...and...joy is FREE! It requires no prescription! It won't interfere with anything else in your life (oh, except maybe misery). And...there are no side effects (oh, except for being infectious around others...but that's a good thing...just more joy!)
A researcher from Pittsburgh Cancer Institute found the level of joy to be the second best predictor of survival time among patients with recurring breast cancer. How powerful is that??
Researchers have also found a high correlation between a person's level of assertiveness and fighting spirit (Game On!) and their immune levels. (The greater the fighting spirit and assertiveness, the higher functioning of the immune system--this is good!)
A researcher from Harvard conducted a 10-year study of 1,300 men that considered themselves optimists. They were found to have only half the incidence of heart disease compared to non-optimists (that would be the pessimists, right?) :o)
So...especially as we head into a wonderful holiday weekend where we celebrate our independence in the great USA, choose joy. Even when we may not be at a point where there is much joy in the current situation, we still have the choice to choose what we focus on and think about. Choose joy---Every time!
May you be blessed with great joy...and great health!
Sana
About Me
- Sana
- I am a Registered Nurse with over 27 years of experience in a wide variety of health care settings. I have focused my energy in the wellness arena for the past 13 years, after becoming increasingly frustrated with our broken healthcare system. I have learned so much over the past 12 years about the value & benefit of building prevention into our lives. Most people would agree that they would like to be healthy and prevent disease in themselves & their families. The key is to find a way to do so in simple, effective & safe ways. That's what I do---I educate others on simple ways to build wellness into their lives, whether one small step at a time---or a major 'Wellness Overhaul'! This information is meant for educational purposes only. Stay tuned for timely articles & information to impact your health. I look forward to your comments & questions as well!
Doctoral Student, Global College of Natural Medicine
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