“The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.” ~Norman Vincent Peale

Where I am physically right now is certainly related to where I’ve been. Where I am physically right now is a simple eight pounds lighter than I was fourteen days ago. Where I am physically right now is more flexible and energetic than I was.

Where I am physically right now, however, is not driven by where I’ve been, but where I want to go. While many times perspective comes in the form of the retrospective, requiring some prior experience around which to quantify a current existence, my perspective is driven prospectively and there is a man out there that is vibrant and active in every aspect of life. There is a lot of work to shape the current man into that that vision and I am certain that I am on the right path.

One of the things that I had created as a roadblock has been food. I love food. It is amazing to me the different blends of flavors and quality of ingredients that are available. When I encounter a dish that is new and creative, I tend to indulge. I have learned that my definition of indulge mainly centered around selfishly engulfing every last morsel available so that I knew that I had enjoyed all there was to enjoy. I am focusing my mind away from that definition to focus more on the sense of savoring the experience. Here I will enjoy what I love about food and truly appreciate the essence of it while providing a balance for my palate and my body.

This need rings ever true in a video that was recently introduced to me. It is Jamie Oliver’s wish for our world and I certainly agree with everything he has to say. I am committed to creating a long life for myself and will do what I can to help those around me focus on a healthy life. Below, is Jamie’s wish. Enjoy the video when you get a chance: