June 9, 2011 Thursday: 7th Week of Easter (A)

Maintaining the Palace

from A Book of Courtesy: The Art of Living With Yourself and Others  by Sister Mary Mercedes, OP

The body is the palace of the soul. To sustain a positive attitude and a sympathetic manner, you need to take the best possible care of your health. This is one of your first responsibilities.  You owe it to yourself as well as to others to follow the basic formula for well-being: plenty of sleep and rest, regular exercise appropriate to your physical condition, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet, and moderation in all things. 

To keep your good health, always be willing to care for and about yourself. Self-discipline, self-control, and self-respect are the keys to physical and mental health.