La Vitalité

I encounter the same man daily. He is probably 87 years old but he comports himself like a man in his 40s. It isn’t simply that he is out daily riding his bike or walking with a friend, but that he does so with vigor.

When my kids were feeling kind of miserable I used to tell them to ‘smile’ and you will fool your body into thinking you are happy. Mind over matter anyone?

Vitality isn’t simply physical movement. Vitality isn’t eating all the ‘right’ things. Vitality is achieved by captivating our thoughts and adjusting our attitudes towards one that appreciates the wonder of our bodies, our surroundings, our community. More importantly, vitality comes from recognizing our Creator and the intricacies and delicacies of this world we live in.

La vie douce is a life filled with wonder.

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jerralriehlcampbell

I am a 40 + Canadian gal who feels like I have lived many lives. My current life consists of raising 4 foster babies ages 4 and under. It is crazy. It is hard. And it is so very good. In my spare time (insert laugh here) I am multi certified/licensed as a fitness instructor and working on more. Mid life crisis much? I often find myself in a place where within the messy chapters of my life (Depression is part of this makeup of mine), I occasionally find my voice and feel compelled to share. This may only be because I am more extroverted than not more so than because I have something life altering to convey. I hope to openly and vulnerably share my life with a huge dose of humour and maybe a pinch of sarcasm. The underlying premise of everything I put forth is my faith which is grounded in love, hope, forgiveness, and grace.

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