Consume Light for Healthy Living

Living a healthy lifestyle is a dream of many of us. The irony is that not everyone is willing to work hard to achieve it. And the truth is, there is more to the phrase “healthy living.” It is far beyond going to the gym or carefully choosing the foods that you take in. Although, these are necessary as well. But healthy living is when all aspects of your internal and external systems are synchronized. For that to transpire, you need to consume light.

Would you believe that what you consume is what defines you? It molds not only your body but also your thoughts and overall character. Consuming is whatever you take into your system (your mind, body, and soul), which eventually reflects into your life. Whatever you take in says a lot about you and what you are becoming.

Healthy living is all about consuming light. When you consume light, you eventually become “the light.” But when you consume darkness, you ultimately become “the darkness,” thus living an unhealthy lifestyle instead. Therefore, what you consume is also what you create.

Now this is where the real hard work comes in:

What is light? What is darkness?
Are you ready to become “the light”?
Are you committed to dropping down anything that is darkness to achieve a healthier life?

Consuming Darkness is Unhealthy Living

Darkness drains your whole system, both internal and external. It is weary, heavy, demanding, and sickening. Destroying your body and mind instead of building is what it does. It even dries up your soul. Consuming darkness absolutely poisons you.

If you allow darkness to plunge into your system, it will eventually leave you empty. And there is no life in an empty vessel. Think about it.

How to recognize darkness? It presents itself as:

Having a negative mindset
Having a heart ruled by ego
Stuffing yourself with unhealthy foods
Choosing slothfulness and lack of movement
Engaging in unhealthy habits and vices
Engaging in gossip, bullying, and the like
Lack of boundaries
Associating yourself with toxic circles
Staying in toxic relationships
Living a selfish life full of pride

That is what an unhealthy life is. And it is not even life at all. Do take note that darkness does not create life. It destroys.

Consuming Light is Healthy Living

Light, however, is the opposite. Unlike darkness, light is not burdensome. It is, in fact, easy. It creates. It builds.

Anything that illuminates, enlightens, glows, shines, and radiates, we perceive as light. It is also anything that gives you a feeling of joy, freedom, and warmth. Well, it does not always have to be on a grand scale. Even just a hint of light is strong enough to impose its power.

Do keep in mind, though, that it is impossible to achieve healthy living without taking in light. Healthy living requires light. And it is found in many different forms:

Having a positive mindset
Keeping a grateful heart each day
Training your brain to be active on things that add wisdom to you
Building healthy habits
Establishing healthy routines
Consuming healthy foods
Keeping your body fit through regular exercise
Establishing healthy boundaries
Associating yourself with people who exude positivity in them
Building solid relationships with only authentic people
Living an intentional life for yourself, your loved ones, and your community

Remember, anything less than these is not light.

The Healthy Life

My advice, do not fill your internal and external systems with darkness. It will only block your path to healthy living. Consume light, I often say. Bravely take light every single day in every single aspect of your life. Keep creating the healthy life that you envisioned to have.

Today, take your first step toward that dream. Start consuming light and watch how your life transforms. And when it transforms into its healthiest state, be the light to others. Become “the light.”