As Modern Science has evolved, it has begun to verify what the Ancients knew--our body, mind and spirit are an integrated system of energy, and has to be treated as such. Furthermore, each one of us is just one part of a huge integrated system that includes this planet--we ARE all one.

You will find many things on this site that you may think are "out there". I ask that you don't just dismiss them, but do some more investigating, and "try them on for size". After all, if you're looking for improvements in your life, you won't get them by continuing to follow the same path you've been on--it's time for a change! Change is scary, but the rewards are great, when you are moving closer to you truest and healthiest state of being!

HEALTHFUL INTENTIONS IS A SACRED SPACE

Healthful Intentions is a semi-private network that celebrates all those who seek, and/or wish to share, knowledge leading to the Highest and Best expression of our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual beings. It is meant to be a safe place, where we all cherish and respect each others' gifts and needs--a place of positive and loving energy.

For this reason, SPAMMING AND SOLICITING of our members--either through messaging or on their pages--IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Anyone who uses this network in such a manner will be promply BANNED!

THE AWAKENING

Whispers from above, beyond, beckoning the heart that sighs lost in slumber, gaining strength from the mires now to rise, first a breath, then to see all that one was meant to be has always been, though in disguise,
now the Light to realize,
then resonates my soul to sing
. . . it’s time for the Awakening.

— Ranel Gretebeck

FOOD--HOW TO CUT OUT THE COUNTING

Hopefully, you are starting to think a bit differently about the foods you choose to eat--thinking in terms of emotional and physical consequences. For me, this was pretty clear cut; since I had diabetes, indulging in the wrong foods carried a consequence of physical discomfort that I was no longer willing to accept. For you, it might be not being able reach down and tie your shoes, or having to limit your style preferences because of the physical limitations those extra pounds impose on you. Whatever the motivation is for you, make sure it is all about YOU, and not dependent on anyone else's opinion. Picture yourself alone on an island, and ask yourself if the extra pounds you are hauling around would still be an issue. If the answer is no, this is a clue for some of the inner work you will do as part of this program.

On to the Glycemic Index and your pantry...

The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly a food is converted to sugar in your bloodstream--which determines your insulin response, and whether or how much of this sugar is too much, which is then converted to fat. Keeping blood sugar levels moderate and fairly steady throughout the day is much healthier for all of us--reducing stresses on our body's systems, which were not designed to handle high sugar/carb consumption on a continuous basis.
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Looking for some books, CD's, DVD's and other websites that can help you in your quest for inner knowledge and outer health? These are just a few of the things that have helped me. Let me know what inspires you, and I'll add it!

How is sugar affecting YOUR health?

Try the "Death by Sugar" calculator to find out!