Monday, December 14, 2009

Living By Design

Rather than being created to live primarily by instinct, we were created not only with a body and a soul but also with a human spirit that was designed to house His spirit. The spirit is the real you. The body is the result of intelligent design. It is from our spirit – inhabited by God’s spirit – that we were designed to live. This is living by design – God’s design.

GOD'S DESIGN:
Every part of our being is connected to and influenced by every other part. The soul affects the body; the body affects the soul; and the spirit serves as the unifying core – around which all other aspects of our being revolves.

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.(Romans 1:20)

Of all things found in nature, however, the crowning jewel of all He made is the human being. It is by design and not by chance that we have been brought here. The body allows us to relate to the world through our senses and to function in our environment. However, the human body, by itself, is merely an “earth suit” that houses our soul and the human spirit. It is strictly designed to live on this earth, and in very limited places.

THE HUMAN SOUL:
The soul stands between the spirit with its openness to the spiritual world, and the body, which is open to the physical world….having the power of choice as to which shall control the entire man - Jessie Penn-Lewis.

The human soul gives us conscious awareness of what is happening around us, feelings to show us what is happening within us, and a will to make decisions based on what we conclude is “true” about what is best for us. Emerging from the soul are the roots of “personality” and “self-awareness”. The soul gives us the capacity to think - even to think about our thoughts - and contemplate our existence and being. Our “minds” gather, process, and evalutate huge amounts of data while formulating complex views of the world, others, God, and ourselves. The “will” is the great command and control center of the soul – where all of our conscious decisions are made. The will makes “the call” after considering imput from the mind, the spirit, and the emotions.

Emotion are reactions to what is going on in the mind and body, acting like a thermometer that reveals our souls inner condition. Emotions were not designed to be our guide, but rather gauges. Therefore, emotions should not be used to guide our life. They must be interpreted alongside of truth, and then wisdom and our will should be used to act accordingly. Sometimes our choices will be in accordance with our emotions if the emotions align with truth. Sometimes we must act contrary to our emotions when they do not align with truth.

Understandably, emotions have unusual power to affect the health of our bodies. A single emotion sets in motion a complex series of chemical reactions that impact every cell in the body. When we train ourselves to use our minds, rather than emotions, we can make choices based on what the Word says is spiritually true – and every aspect of our soul and body benefit.

THE HUMAN SPIRIT:
Perhaps nothing is as intriguing or elusive as the human spirit. It is a mystery in so many ways, yet God designed the human spirit as the means to guide and control our soul via His indwelling spirit. In the design of the human spirit, we see a relection of the heart of God, for He designed it as a vessel in which a human and God could – and should – live together, united in perfect intimacy. In this way, the human spirit can serve as the bridge between man and God. It’s the place where the things of the body and soul mesh, with familiarity and confidence; the place where all of our deepest needs for communion and love are fulfilled.

In the beginning, with Adam and Eve, this was the original design, but it didn’t last. The deception from the lips of the destroyer enticed them and carried them away, giving birth to sin, and when the sin was complete, it ushered in death(James 1:14-15).
They took a step away from the design, seeking to become more like God himself, even though they were already like Him in many ways, having been made in God’s image (Genesis 1;26)

This decision has had devastating earthly and eternal consequences for them and all of their decendents; Death.

First & foremost came spiritual death. The very life of God - His spirit -left them. Now, instead of unity with God, humanity would forever be born spiritually dead, separate from the creator - the only One who possesses the wisdom necessary to live life as designed. Like a tidal wave that devastates every shore of our being, this core spiritual problem has been the norm ever since. We are born spiritually separated from the One who knows us and loves us most.

Second, our souls now operate in a vacuum of truth and guidance. We can only navigate naturally, rather than supernaturally.

But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. (Corinthians 2:14)

We now choose good and evil based on what appeals to our souls and the urges of our bodies (which are continually stimulated and deceived by the world around us). Humanity has devised and created a vast array of devises to try to fill that vacuum-everything from religion to war - and yet the emptiness haunts us.

On a grander scale, our societies are filled with masses who are doing what seems right in their own eyes… but the efforts lead only to more death(proverbs 16:25)

In the midst of it all we find ourselves in desperation. Trying whatever we can in our own strength, we search to find (even in the smallest measure) the purpose and peace that were so abundant in God’s original plan. Our attempts, however, only make things worse; we become disheartened and disillusioned. Many face discouragement and depression daily.

Even the foods we eat have been severely compromised, lacking vital nutrients to sustain our bodies and provide the nutrients we need. Many of the foods available today are highly processed and low in nutritional value. Many foods are actually highly addictive, making us slaves and dragging us into the bondage of obesity and diabetes.

And finally, at the end of it all, each of us face the certainty of physical death (Genesis 3:17-19).
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Death may come in the instant of an “untimely” accident, through the pain and decay of disease, or at the “natural” end of a long life. But let there be no doubt; our heart will beat it last, our lungs will expel a final puff of air, and the blood will begin to cool in our veins… and our spirit and souls will enter eternity…either with or without the Spirit of God.

SPIRIT, SOUL & BODY ARE ONE:
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edge sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.(Hebrews 4:12)
A spiritual problem can present itself as a physical problem- the mind, will, and emotion of the soul, while distinct, have inseparable impact on the spirit and the body. We are all made up of a spirit, soul, and body; many parts, but all members of one body, all interconnected and affecting each other. When you are having problems with one of the parts of your being, it will definitely affect the others. If you have a spiritual problem, it can affect both your soul and body. Likewise, a physical problem can also affect your soul.

But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked, so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if onE member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. (1 CORINTHIANS 12:24-27)

God has created each of us in unique ways for unique purposes, and He’s given each of us specific gifts and skills to fulfill purposes in our life. When we work within these gifts and talents, our efforts seem to come naturally and easily.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, so that we would walk in them. (EPHESIANS 2:10)

Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.(PSALM 139:23-24)

The roots of our deepest hungers are planted in a God-created desire to find fulfillment in Him. He created our souls to hunger and thirst for righteousness. He created our bodies to find satisfaction in certain kinds of foods that give energy, health, and protection to our "earth suits" - suits that are really only temporary tools for service and worship during our brief stay on this planet. The foods we eat supply the carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that our bodies need to function properly just as we must feed our spirit and soul. We need to learn how to nourish our physical bodies properly.

The human body is a facinating and intriguing endeavor. The ballet of molecules and cells that dance with such beauty and precision within us make the movements of the galaxies pale in comparison, each working in harmony with others, each cell responding to feedback from the whole human organism.

Today our stressful lives, polluted environment, depleted and highly processed diet, and overmedicated society have been attacking the very core of our health and our bodies. Overwhelmingly, medical literature points to the fact that the human body's natural antioxidant system vitally needs nutrients that supplements provide in order to do its job effectively. The absolute best way to optimize the natural defense systems is by supplementing the diet with high-quality, complete, and balanced nutritional supplements.

I have been taking health supplements, along with low glycemic food products, for some time now with amazing results. It is impossible to get all of the nutrients our bodies need from food sources alone. I feel my spirit and soul healing as my body heals and know that they are all connected. I truely believe that as I heal in body, mind and soul I will make my life better and therefore the lives of those around me also. Peace and happiness for the world can start with just one human being. IT STARTS WITH YOU!

Please go to my website for more information on health supplements. Contact me and I will work out a health plan specifically for you with a health assessment.
www.dianapeterson.usana.com

Until later, with much peace and happiness!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Awareness Brings all into Alignment

I have been on a spiritual journey over the last month and it has been amazing to say the least. I have been researching the meaning of spirituality and how to bring about total consious awareness with being completely in the NOW and feeling my inner BEING. My journey has taken me to a spiritual retreat with some fantastic experiences. I have been around family members throughout the holidays and learned how to incorporate these feelings in daily life.

My last blog concentrated on the health of our bodies and the damage that is being done to our cells. Cellular nutrition with the use of supplements is the way to repair our damaged cells and give us a healthy long life.

With this blog I want to bring about an awareness of our souls and our inner consiousness. Our soul, higher self, inner consiousness, whatever you want to call it, is the center of our BEING that exists for an eternity.

We are all made of energy and molecules and this energy does not expire when our bodies do! There are many opinions on this matter, but I think today most people agree that that energy goes somewhere and continues to exist in the universe forever, most people call it Heaven. There are many that believe this energy chooses to live again and again for many experiences in this crazy world we call Earth. I will not give an opinion on that as I have had many heated agruments before over that topic.

EVERYTHING in the universe is made of energy with a vibrational level. Animals, plants and even rocks have an energy that vibrates - rocks vibrate at the lowest level, humans vibrate at the highest level. Thoughts and emotions also are made of energy and have different vibrational levels with LOVE vibrating at the very highest vibrational level there is in the universe. By bringing about an awareness of your consiousness you can raise your vibrational level. This vibration emits an aura around you that is like the ripples in water. Others feel the higher energy and light coming from you and this starts a change within them without even being aware of it. If we all started this practice on consious awareness it would eventually spread thoughout the world and bring about the peace and happiness that we are all looking for.

There is a huge movement going on across the world right now, bigger than anything this world has seen since the birth of Jesus Christ. Millions are awakening to the concept that we need to be in a consious state or our planet will not survive. Our souls are ascending to a higher level at a very rapid rate. This is called the ascension process - it is similiar to ascending up the rungs of a ladder. This is how we will take the planet to a very new realty and a very NEW EARTH.

The Ascension Process:
We are all born remembering where we come from at our soul level but as we learn to walk and talk, and our parents and teachers teach us that it is all in our imagination, these memories are driven into our sub-consious and then our inner consiousness. Most of us are in an unconsious state and don't take the time in this busy world to stop, listen and feel our inner thoughts, intuition, higher self or messages from God and our angels. We all have this power and we all have Angels that want to help us!

We are also all born with an ego, inner whiner, or messages from darker energies, if thats what you want to call it. If you ignore the fact that you have a soul or inner consiousness and let your ego, mind or inner whiner, run the show then you will stay on the bottom rung of the ascension ladder. Our minds are constantly talking to us and a lot of time it is negative messages telling us we're not good enough or strong enough to do the things we want. These messages keep you in a state of feeling like something is missing and you will never get rid of the feeling of disatisfaction, emptiness and wanting something more out of life as long as you let your mind control you. We all need our minds but we need to control the mind, not the mind control us. You can control your mind by staying in the NOW as much as possible. The ego/mind can't exist in the now, it controls the past and the future. I'll get more into that in my next blog.

The first step to raising your consiousness level and staying in the NOW is to take a few minutes every day and close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and then concentrate on your breathing and nothing else. Eventually you will find yourself relaxing and listening and will hear messages that are coming from your higher self. It may just sound like you talking to yourself and that is exactly what it is. It is you, but a higher form of you! This is the start of an easy form of meditation and will help you to feel an awareness of yourself, deep within.

I'm not saying your going to learn how to meditate deeply and become a guru - I'm saying you need to first feel that there is something there and with practice you will live daily with more awareness and hopefully hear the messages from your higher self and God. Your higher self, or soul, has all of the positive answers for you and wants you to succeed. Your ego will constantly give you negative messages and wants you to fail.

There are invisible forces that guide us. We all have a guardian angel and spiritual guides that want us to suceed and prosper. They get very frustrated when we don't listen and hear them. They want you to bless the world through your abundant giving. Heaven knows, the world desperately needs it.


I am going to a seminar/workshop being given by Mark Victor Hansen, the author of "Cash in a Flash" and "The One Minute Millionare". This workshop goes to the next step of becoming more powerful living in the NOW and listening to your inner consiousness. This is geared towards the health supplement company I'm part of, USANA Heath Science.

Everything is connected, body, mind and soul. This is why I'm so excited to be part of a company that is spiritually minded with their work on cellular nutrition and getting the world to a better and happier place through healthy bodies and souls.

Please visit my website for more information on our wonderful high quality products
www.dianapeterson.usana.com

Until later, with much peace and happiness.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Take Charge of Your Health

Medical research has established an indisputable link between good nutrition and long-term health. Public health scientists have found new evidence of the threats that our toxic environment pose to our cellular health. The human body is made of cells, and those cells work together to sustain your life. The air we breathe, the water we drink, even the foods we eat contain substances that may be damaging to our cells. Any tissue that is exposed to the environment, including the skin and the linings of the respiratory and gastrointestinal passages are especially vulnerable.


The World Health Organization warns that cancer, heart disease and other chronic conditions, which already kill more than 24 million people a year, will impose increasing burdens of suffering and disability on hundreds of millions of others.

Laboratory experience and analysis indicate that certain types of healthy cells in culture may survive indefinitely when “nutriented” properly and protected from harmful toxins. Cellular damage is caused by oxidized lipids from fatty food.

Antioxidants provide a marked improvement in inhibiting cellular damage from oxidizable foods. Healthier eating habits are your first line of defense. Taking antioxidants with food may help reduce the formation of oxidized lipids.


To maintain good health, we need a diversity of vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids, and other nutrients. Although we receive many of these nutrients from our diets, it's impractical and virtually impossible to obtain an optimal dose through diet alone. As I mentioned in my last blog, we would have to eat 72 cups of spinach to get the recomended daily intake of vitamin E.

Dr. Myron Wentz, PH.D. (immunologist and microbiologist), founder and chairman of USANA Health Sciences, hypothesizes that foods with high peroxide values, especially processed, fatty foods, generate free radicals that in turn damage healthy cells. Researchers believe that supplementary antioxidants are necessary for combating these free radicals in addition to the body’s normal defense systems.

To be effective, all nutrients must be of high quality and in a form the body can absorb and use. USANA guarantees the potency of every nutritional product and rigorously tests individual ingredients and formulas for disintegration to ensure products dissolve properly. Each production batch is verified to ensure that what you read on a product label is what you'll receive.


A third party study, The Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements, recently awarded USANA its highest distinction possible in all catgories. Only 4 other Nutritional companies, out of 1500, were rated as high as USANA.


We all have different nutritional needs and can benefit from a nutritional program that is both flexible and customized. Comprised of the Essentials and Optimizers, USANA Nutritionals provide the micronutrients your body needs for lifelong health.


The Essentials provide a broad spectrum of vital vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants - more than can easily be obtained from the average American diet. You'd have to eat about 22,000 calories worth of food to get the same nutrients found in a daily dose of the Essentials. Plus it would cost you more than $33 per day to fill your grocery cart with the items needed to obtain these nutrients. The Essentials, meanwhile, cost just $1.70 per day. That's a difference of more than $30 per day or $900 a month.

In a recent independent marketing analysis, USANA Health Sciences and its renowned Essentials went head-to-head with several major retail competitors comparing, among other things, cost of vitamins per month, potency of the products and customer service support. The results were-in a word-remarkable. The cost per month was an average of $20 higher with other competitors. The manufacturing processes were not known, quantity of supplements varied with each product, no retail products had the same amount of antioxidant blends and with most companies the consumer had to contact multiple companies for support or questions.


The USANA Essentials with patented Olivol, which include MEGA ANTIOXIDANT and CHELATED MINERAL, form the basis for the entire USANA nutritional system. Many dietary antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, bioflavonoids, carotenoids, and proanthocyanidins are present and numerous in many dietary sources. But unlike these readily available antioxidants, the phenolic antioxidants concentrated in Olivol are found only in the olive fruit. Because olives provide the only dietary sources of these powerful antioxidants, the benefits of olive fruit and olive oil consumption are extensive.

http://www.usana.com/dotCom/mediaCenter/video?category=Prospecting&id=ven134&SET_LOCALE=en_US

I have been taking the Essentials and other Optimizers from USANA for the last few months and have already noticed a difference in my health. I have more energy and less aches and pains. With my body feeling better my mind seems sharper and I'm getting more sleep, which also helps with being more aware during the day. I firmly believe that when the body feels good the mind works better and therefore your spirit and soul can begin to work in conjunction with your mind and body.



I have been exploring everything I can spiritually and have found that it takes time and practice to quiet your mind enough to feel your higher self. With my body getting healthier every day, and not as many aches to interfere, it seems to be easier to sit quietly and listen. When I breathe and listen I feel my mind and body healing also. Everything is connected, body, mind & soul, along with the planet and everything, and everybody, on it! It starts with you and getting yourself healthy!


There is a huge movement going on around the world right now. Millions of people are starting to understand that we have to move into a higher consious state to bring about a world change for peace and happiness. As each one of us starts to improve our state of enlightenment and consiousness we put out an energy that encompasses those around us. This higher energy will then continue on to each individual until it passes around the world. Improving your health with your body is the start to changing the world. Again, IT STARTS WITH YOU!


There is a new movie being made called "The Shift" that documents the changes happening right now. Go to http://www.theshiftmovie.com/ and check it out.


Check back with me later and I will have more information on all of these changes going on in the world along with some of the Optimizers and other products I sell through USANA Health Science. We have a wonderful skin care line that I have seen remarkable results in only one week. I will also let you know about a way to loose 5lbs in 5 days!

Please go to my website at http://www.dianapeterson.usana.com/ and email or call me to discuss your health needs!


Wishing you much peace and happiness!