The Temple

I had always taken my body for granted. Over the years, it had whispered and nudged about the things i should do to protect it, but the arrogance of youth often dismisses it as a sign of weakness and old age. Over the years, my body has given me more than the gentle nudges (maybe a few hard knocks and one or two breakdowns!!) in order for me to finally pay attention. It has made me grateful for the years of never ending service my body has given me no matter how i have abused it.

They say that our body is our Temple and so it is. It is the vehicle that captures our sacred beliefs about ourselves, treasured secrets and a place of solace when things go seemingly wrong. It is a place of worship. I believe that once we take steps to heal ourselves (in whatever way) be it physical, emotional, spiritual or mental- we actually have taken the important step of honouring ourselves. A holistic approach is needed. Its about time, isn't it?

What started as a joke a year ago ended up with a good friend of mine paying me money for the amount of weight i lost. This money i used to donate to the various charities that i liked. Then in a Rotary meeting one day Paul made a joke to the same effect..which got me thinking..the Universe is talking to me!! I should create a campaign where people reach their target health goals (lose weight/ lose inches/increase stamina) and at the same time raise money for our community service projects!! Get Healthy! was born!

So...

1. How many times have you said 'I will start Tomorrow' or 'its only 2 pieces of fried chicken' or ' my boyfriend/girlfriend loves me as i am...' ( although deep down you know whats happening to you is not healthy)

2. How many times have you said ' oh i will donate to the so and so ' but never had the time to do it??

3. This is your chance to do both!! Target your health Goal AND raise money for Charity!

4. Sign up with Get Healthy! And start helping raise funds for community service projects with the Rotary Club of Danau Desa.

5. Get a Sponsor(s)for every Kg or Inch or increased in stamina that you want to achieve

6. You are not Alone..( i hear a song coming on!) a group of like minded people will get together a few times a week to participate in the planned activities to suppost yo in a holistic healthy lifestyle

7. Get Healthy! Creates fun unique and enjoyable ways of getting a healthy life.

The 12 or so of us the Dirty Dozen (why not?) are doing the trial run of the Campaign before the launch targeted sometime in the next few months.I will chronicle our journey to share with all of you. Should you be interested to join us at some point point, let me know!!