It’s no secret, some of us have a love/hate relationship with chocolate.
Sometimes a chocolate craving takes on a life of it’s own. So what’s a girl to do when she’s in the middle of a cleanse and doesn’t want to give in to it, or she’s afraid that “one little piece” will set off a binge?
Can meditation help? Can Prayer help? Is God your Chocolate?
I’m remembering the days when I used to feel overwhelmed by chocolate cravings. Somehow they’ve drifted away. As a matter of fact, since I became more conscious of my own needs and diligent with my self-care I have very few cravings.
It’s also no secret that millions of Americans suffer the health consequences of an obesity epidemic. Why is it such a challenge for so many to lose weight and stay at a healthy ideal weight? I believe it’s because in this face pace, high stress society many are feeling emotionally and spiritually drained.
I know many times when I’ve become overwhelmed by stress I wish for someone, or something , to come in and rescue me.
It is those times that I also realize that I am the best person to do that, for me. As much as I wish that someone else would “make it better” I am the one who knows me better than anyone else, (certainly better than any doctor with a prescription pad). It is those times I recognize it is time to sit still and check in with what it is I need most. Time for extreme self care.
As my good friend Susan once pointed out, “no one is coming, Martha”. That is so true. I think it is in that moment, when we realize that “no one is coming”, we are given the opportunity for profound healing. We can choose to go within and find our inner strength, light, and healer……or we can reach for the chocolate. Mr. Hershey knew how to market to our emotions when he decided to call his little bites of chocolate, “Kisses”.
Everyone has their “chocolate”, for some it is shopping, others alcohol or drugs. Even seemigly “healthy” choices can become a form of avoidance, like the person who is addicted to exercise. When we automatically reach for the chocolate, or food, or wine, or whatever……we miss the opportunity to love and trust ourselves.
It is when we are emotionally or spiritually drained that our bodies most need us to sit in the stillness and listen to the message it is giving us. It is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge and communicate with our higher self. When you take time to sit in the stillness the very essence that you are, (the essence that created you, your Life Force and infinite Holy Spirit) can reconnect you to your needs in that moment. It doesn’t matter what you call it, some call it God.
Make a choice to honor yourself and the uniqueness that you are. Give yourself the opportunity to find your perfect quiet space, go within. It costs nothing, and has no calories. If we choose to avoid this opportunity to connect to our inner healer, our body tends to respond with a louder message, often in the form of imbalance, illness, or disease.
I still enjoy a few good pieces of pure, high quality, organic chocolate every week, but it is a planned, conscious choice, not an emotional binge. When I have those times I feel emotionally overwhelmed, God is my chocolate.
I’m remembering the days when I used to feel overwhelmed by chocolate cravings. Somehow they’ve drifted away. As a matter of fact, since I became more conscious of my own needs and diligent with my self-care I have very few cravings.It’s also no secret that millions of Americans suffer the health consequences of an obesity epidemic. Why is it such a challenge for so many to lose weight and stay at a healthy ideal weight? I believe it’s because in this face pace, high stress society many are feeling emotionally and spiritually drained.I know many times when I’ve become overwhelmed by stress I wish for someone, or something , to come in and rescue me.It is those times that I also realize that I am the best person to do that, for me. As much as I wish that someone else would “make it better” I am the one who knows me better than anyone else, (certainly better than any doctor with a prescription pad). It is those times I recognize it is time to sit still and check in with what it is I need most. Time for extreme self care.As my good friend Susan once pointed out, “no one is coming, Martha”. That is so true. I think it is in that moment, when we realize that “no one is coming”, we are given the opportunity for profound healing. We can choose to go within and find our inner strength, light, and healer……or we can reach for the chocolate. Mr. Hershey knew how to market to our emotions when he decided to call his little bites of chocolate, “Kisses”.Everyone has their “chocolate”, for some it is shopping, others alcohol or drugs. Even seemigly “healthy” choices can become a form of avoidance, like the person who is addicted to exercise. When we automatically reach for the chocolate, or food, or wine, or whatever……we miss the opportunity to love and trust ourselves.It is when we are emotionally or spiritually drained that our bodies most need us to sit in the stillness and listen to the message it is giving us. It is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge and communicate with our higher self. When you take time to sit in the stillness the very essence that you are, (the essence that created you, your Life Force and infinite Holy Spirit) can reconnect you to your needs in that moment. It doesn’t matter what you call it, some call it God.Make a choice to honor yourself and the uniqueness that you are. Give yourself the opportunity to find your perfect quiet space, go within. It costs nothing, and has no calories. If we choose to avoid this opportunity to connect to our inner healer, our body tends to respond with a louder message, often in the form of imbalance, illness, or disease.I still enjoy a few good pieces of pure, high quality, organic chocolate every week, but it is a planned, conscious choice, not an emotional binge. When I have those times I feel emotionally overwhelmed, God is my chocolate.