The week began on Monday with the television networks' reports of a nation heading to a 42% of its population obese (overweight, to put it mildly) by the year 2030. According to other sources, one third to two thirds of Americans are overweight. On the other side of the scale, nearly 49 million people - 1 in 6 of U.S. population- live in hunger.
It is well accepted that these are physical outward symptoms of inner spiritual imbalances.
Stress in life causes anxiety, dissatisfaction and even despair and hopelessness. External or physical well-being is the result, not the cause for peace, tranquility, joy and purposefulness.
There is a need, therefore, for society to realign itself. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches: “But seek first God's kingdom and God's righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Mtt. 6:33). Horace, the Latin poet, wrote: “They change their clime, not their frame of mind, who rush across the sea. We work hard at doing nothing: we look for happiness in boat and chariot rides. What you are looking for is here...if only peace of mind doesn't desert you”.
Let our goal be the healing of the spirit and soul of every human being so that all humanity can experience wholeness.
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