Purging
I have never quite understood Spring cleaning as I always have the urge to clean and purge in the Fall. Not sure why, but with the cool weather and having the windows open once again, the desire to have a clean home is so strong. Justin and I are finding ourselves digging deeper in this than we had anticipated. About a month ago Justin decided that he wanted to go off meat for 30 days as a way to cleanse and heal from illnesses and nagging pains. I, of course, was ALL over that and jumped on board. Our dear friends in Jenison have lived this way for the last two years and have found this way of life to be so much healthier. We are hoping to achieve the same result and since some of our issues are a bit more complicated, we are going a bit further (of course!).
We have had the opportunity to read a couple of books on this subject, but also eating natural and living natural as well. The more we read, the more we have felt led to give up certain and previously considered harmless things. For example – pork. Reading what harbors in this animal and what is retained and then remains in the meat and then…even after long periods of high-heat cooking, remains in the meat. So, that is #1. Then, #2, we are limiting our intake of animal protein all together, and will have some occasionally and only from organic, natural stores. Then #3. The more we have read about the toxins in our bodies due to our way of live and eating, this somehow needs to be cleansed from us, and really the best way that God has created is to fast. God has commanded us not to eat pork for a reason and to fast for a reason. Not just as a way to be obedient, but to be healthy and vibrant! So, with the knowledge we have obtained, we will be doing so to cleanse and allow our bodies to heal.
We were on a roll so we thought we would evaluate the way that we desire to live and how we actually do. First we decided to get rid of the television. Weird, I know! However, everything in us tells us that in order to achieve the simplicity, joy, and peace that we are seeking, we need to rid ourselves of needless distractions. So, that is gone. Next, we decided to get rid of our microwave. Yes, I know, crazy! But, for how hard we are working and as much as we are spending to put healthy, whole foods on the table, why would I put them into the microwave which only kills those nutrients? That is gone too.
I am, with the prayers of many understanding and very patient friends and family, slowly decreasing the medication I am taking for anxiety. Praise the Lord, I have just completed a week on half of what I was on previously. Today I started with a fourth of the original dosage. So, following that the fast will help me to clean those terrible toxins from my body and will allow it to recover back to…normal? Justin has had health issues that have haunted him for several years so with this cleanse, implementing these food changes, and having a continual exercise routine, our prayer is that he may heal and regain his health.
Seeing God’s hand in this journey is quite amazing. It had begun with purging our HOME from toxins and having a natural living space. Now, we are being challenged to purge our BODIES from toxins and give this body of ours the temple it deserves. By purging unnecessary distractions and amenities, we hope that this home of ours will be an oasis for our bodies, minds, and souls. Now, to allow God to encompass all of those and for His will for this new chapter of our lives to be revealed!
