By Bridget Thompson
One of the most important things I work on with clients is the discovery of our true selves. This is a surprising deviation from the traditional 'dietitian' role I originated from. It would be denial however, for me to embark on any other path.
It never ceases to amaze me just how often we battle against the need to be ourselves while taking on the need to fulfil the roles we believe we should play. Often this lopsided dichotomy becomes a physically manifested expression of ill health and stress.
People come to me because they are tired, unhealthy, unfit, getting old, 'battling' numerous health afflictions, overweight and not quite resembling the self they remember. They come hoping to be told what to eat, when and how to exercise and be given a 'plan' for getting on track.
What they experience is quite different.
The symptoms of stress, disease and ill-health are mere indications of the deviation from our true selves.
When we are born, we are born as pure creative spirits. We have no idea about limitations, possibilities, should, shouldn't, have to, must and must not. We live from innocence and lose ourselves in the world of the imaginary where we are FIREMEN, SUPERSTARS, TEACHERS, PILOTS and ANYTHING at all we desire to be.
Every day is fun and everything we experience is from a point of curiosity. There is little fear, judgement or doubt. We think, or rather, imagine BIG!
As we grow older, we are conditioned. We MUST do this, we MUST wear that, we CANNOT say this, or DO that. We learn that being ourselves is NOT OK, and we must abide by the rules, expectations and orders of all those around us who 'clearly' know better than we do.
Over time, we lose touch with our DREAMS and often times end up on path that we never intended or wanted. Sometimes we don't even realise that we have lost ourselves. It seems so normal to do what everyone else is doing and to follow the crowd. Without realising we buy into thinking small.
That is until we reach a state of passionless, and an often times despairing, 'ground-hog-day' type existence.
At this point, I often meet most of my clients.
From here, we start a journey; a beautiful journey of self discovery. And yes, the food and lifestyle that enable us to honour our greatness are also contemplated.
The connection between body, mind and soul is one that cannot be ignored if we desire to be the most optimally functioning version of ourselves possible.
What we feed our body, feeds our mind; similarly, what we feed our mind, feeds our body!
See the relationship? It's intriguing, exciting and magical. Get to know your body, get to know your mind and learn how your SOUL is the bridge.!
If we are to THINK BIG, we must realise the source is much greater than we imagine. We must reconnect and we must honour our body.
If what we feed our body, feeds our mind and ultimately creates our results, what more could you be tapping into? Also, if your mind is full of turbulence, stress and overwhelm, what impact is that having on your body? If not now, then in the near future?
Think about it.
Having once been overweight and unfit, Bridget Thompson is now an accredited practicing dietitian with a passion and zest for helping her clients to live happier, healthier and more purposeful lives. www.newleafnutrition.com.au
