There is so much to this book. As I conclude this series, I highly recommend for you to add this book to your health library.

To finish up, I’m going to add some quotes from the author from chapter 10 titled “CREATED FOR WORK, COMMUNITY, AND BALANCE.”

She reiterates that we must care for our physical bodies through all the processes that have been mentioned before. We need to move, eat heathy, handle our stress… etcetera.

And then she addresses our work. Most of us look forward to retiring, but as the author points out, “in the Bible, people worked throughout their lives. Hard work is a virtue. King Solomon observed that those who were idle were among the least happy…. We are happiest when our days are filled with meaningful, productive labor.” (p.146)

Susan says, “Whatever activity you choose, find your divine purpose, and let God be your employer.” (p. 147)

Susan advises:

• “If you do not love your work, change it.”
• “Get out of your situation if you hate it.”
• “Find work that taps into your spiritual gifts, and hopefully it will be in line with God’s purpose for you.” (p. 147)
• “Education should never stop throughout your life. Continued learning helps prevent cognitive decline.” (p. 148)
• “To obtain the full life God wants us to receive, we must make choices and take action.” (p. 149)

The next section of chapter 10 discusses the importance of living in community and avoiding isolating ourselves. This is sometime hard for introverts, but just getting yourself out, and attending church will be helpful to you. The Bible tells us… “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 (NLT)

Susan says she once asked a physician for his advice on longevity. “He shared that his oldest and healthiest patients had a project, people, and purpose.” (p. 151)

Keep stimulating yourself mentally with books (especially the Bible), interactions with others, and learning new things — and you will go far.

Find balance in your life as you set boundaries and say “no” to things that you know will create stress, exhaustion, and keep you from doing the things God has called you to do. You have to listen to your inner voice, know your limitations, and balance out your own needs with the needs of others.

Have a great week and try to learn something new! If you do, can you share it with us in the comments? Our minds need the stimulation 😃