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🌸 Introduction: Seven Years Later, A Return to Wholeness

It’s been seven years since I first wrote this post back in 2018. At that time, I was just beginning my journey — discovering what wellness truly meant and learning through trial, error, and divine guidance.

Today, as I return to these words, I do so with deeper understanding and grace. Staying healthy all year long isn’t just about eating right or hitting the gym — it’s about living in harmony with yourself. It’s about aligning your mind, body, and spirit so that every part of you can thrive in balance.

True wellness is a rhythm — one that flows through every season of your life.

💧 1. Drink Water — The Source of Life

Water is your first medicine. It nourishes, detoxifies, and renews. Every cell in your body depends on it. Up to 60% of the human body is water — we are living rivers, carrying the flow of life through every heartbeat.

Drink natural spring or mineral-rich water whenever possible. Speak loving words over your water — yes, it listens. Water holds memory and responds to your intention. Let it carry your healing prayers through your body and spirit.

“If you want to flush it away, drink at least half your body weight in water daily.”
– Ja’Kemia Price, The Queen of ODU

🥬 2. Eat from the Earth — S.O.U.L. Foods

S.O.U.L. = Seasonal, Organic, Unrefined/Unprocessed, and Local.

Eating this way reconnects you with nature’s wisdom. Fresh, whole foods carry the vibration of life — they remind your body of its original blueprint of balance.

Eating seasonally and locally means you’re consuming the same sunlight, air, and energy that your environment provides. It keeps your immune system strong and your digestion grounded.

Avoid highly processed foods and choose nourishment that feels alive. Every bite should speak life into your cells.

🌿 3. Become an Intuitive Eater

Intuitive eating means listening — not just to your hunger, but to your emotions.

Eat with intention. Silence the TV, put down the phone, and connect with your meal. Ask your body, “What do I truly need right now?”

When we slow down, we discover that food isn’t just physical nourishment — it’s emotional and spiritual communication. Eating with awareness allows your body to guide your healing naturally.

“When we listen to the body, we feed the soul.”

🧘🏾‍♀️ 4. Movement is Medicine

Movement keeps your life force flowing. Whether it’s walking, dancing, yoga, or stretching, your body needs movement to process emotions, regulate energy, and express freedom.

• Take a mindful walk in nature.
• Dance to your favorite song when you wake up.
• Stretch before bed and give thanks to your body for carrying you through the day.

Movement is prayer in motion. It connects the physical with the spiritual — turning every step, stretch, and sway into ceremony.

“Your body is your first home. Keep it alive, flexible, and full of rhythm.”

🕯️ 5. Plan, Prep, and Protect Your Peace

Meal prepping isn’t just about saving time — it’s about intentional nourishment. Planning your meals helps you make conscious choices even on your busiest days.

If you cook for a family, make it fun and creative. Cook together. Try new herbs. Bless your food with love.

But also — protect your peace. Don’t let stress drive you to unhealthy habits. Having meals ready means your body never has to pay the price for your exhaustion.

And yes, life gets busy. Between work, school, and family, we all lose balance sometimes. That’s why routines matter. They anchor us when the world gets heavy.

🍵 6. Create Sacred Routines and Rituals

My favorite routine? Morning tea time.

Every sunrise, I sit quietly with a cup of herbal tea — no phone, no distractions, just me and my thoughts. I breathe deeply, meditate, and listen to what my spirit wants to say.

This ritual grounds me. It reminds me that peace is a choice — one I make every morning before the world begins to move.

Find your sacred moment:

• Journaling
• Stretching
• Sitting in silence
• Speaking affirmations

Whatever brings you back to your center, honor it daily. Small rituals become sacred lifelines in a busy world.

🧠 7. Mind Over Matter — Healing from Within

Everything begins in the mind. Your thoughts create ripples that flow through your body. If your inner world is chaotic, your outer world will mirror it. That’s why mental and spiritual healing are essential to physical wellness.

Meditation, prayer, journaling, and stillness help clear the clutter of overthinking. When your mind is still, your body relaxes, your energy opens, and your spirit feels safe to expand.

“Peace is not something we find — it’s something we return to.”

🌞 8. Reflect, Adjust, and Honor Your Growth

What worked seven years ago may not work today — and that’s okay. Wellness is not a fixed path; it evolves as we do.

Document your journey. Celebrate small victories. Release what no longer serves you. Every chapter of your healing has purpose. Let your growth be your teacher, your proof, and your prayer.

✨ Closing Message: Return to Your Divine Rhythm

Holistic living is not about restriction — it’s about restoration. When you drink living water, eat from the earth, move with joy, and honor your rituals, you align with the truth that healing is your birthright.

Stay healthy all year long by returning to your divine rhythm — the rhythm of nature, of balance, of peace.

“Healing the mind. Grounding the soul.”
– The Queen of ODU