I have been thinking about the word of wisdom a lot lately. In primary last week, I taught a lesson on the word of wisdom. It was fun, but I have also been thinking about how maybe I was just scraping the surface of what that revelation is all about. I feel like over the past couple of years, my life has been confusing when it comes to food.
I have had to make several changes in my diet to breastfeed my children who have allergies and food intolerances. That made me aware.
I have watched documentaries that changed both what I ate, and the type of food I bought in the grocery stores. That made me a little more aware.
I have had conversations with friends that are vegans, vegetarians, and self-proclaimed health nuts. That has also made me aware.
I feel like changes need to be made in my life. And, I’ve made some. We eat less meat, we eat different grains that I didn’t even know existed a few years ago. I try to teach my kids to eat fruits and veggies at every meal. I know what to do to be healthy, but I don’t always do it.
But, lately, I feel the whisperings of the spirit that another change needs to be made. Perhaps a more drastic one. But, I’m confused by what I read, what people tell me, and what I feel in my heart. I’m trying to sort it all out. I hope that attending the LDS Holistic Living Conference will guide me in the right direction. I have also ordered this book and plan to study it.
The truth is that I know that there is more I need to learn about health and nutrition and I feel like those promptings are coming directly from my Heavenly Father. I hope that I can follow them, learn what He wants me to learn, and become healthier in the process.