Physical wellness

Introduction to Physical wellness

Physical wellness is more than strength, diet, or discipline – it is the lived expression of honoring our own existence.  The body is our vessel, yes, but it is also our story, our memory, and our presence in the world.  It carries our experiences, absorbs our anxieties, celebrates our victories, and sustains us across every stage of life.  When we understand wellness through this lens, we no longer view it as a chore but as a privilege. 

True wellness begins not with perfection, but with awareness-awareness that what we consume becomes part of us, that how we move about shapes the arc of our aging.  

The goal is simple: to live longer, not only in years, but also in presence.  

Exercise becomes a celebration – not punishment

Nutrition becomes nourishment – not restriction

Here, at the gateway of physical wellness, each step in this walk we share matters.  No dramatic interventions.  No impossible standards.  Just a calm, honest reflection:  

How well am I stewarding this body that God has given me?

From this foundation, two paths unfold – the path of movement, where the heart strengthens and the breath deepens, and the path of nourishment, where the body receives what allows it to thrive. 

The hope is that our community will learn together and even publish ideas and thoughts and in doing so will create a lasting legacy reflective of our lives together in our 21st century here on earth together.  

 

The two pillars: Nutrition and exercise

Here at Wellness as our Legacy  physical Wellness is viewed from the perspective of optimal nutrition and exercise.  The hope is for others to view one or both of the links below and read the thoughts and reflections published on our website.  If so compelled, please add to the thoughts by entering the blog link at the end of each section.