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A Course in Health and Well-Being
The themes of health and well-being are discussed within the context of the non-dualistic thought system of A Course in Miracles. The Course teaches that mind is always at cause, so the mind is where true change originates. The focus of this book is to deepen the understanding of how we can learn to choose and implement that change of mind, and consciously choose health and well-being. The change of mind is also described as undoing the ego, the false self, which then places us on the path to inner peace, the condition of health and well-being. There is a right-minded way of looking at oneself and the world and a wrong-minded way. Therefore, the purpose of this book is to further one’s understanding and practice of the right-minded way, thus undoing the ego. Then, the real you can shine, and true health and well-being become your experience.
162 pages, Paperback
Published July 26, 2017
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March 9, 2018
In Chapter 4, Cindy quotes the familiar Course dictum that: "Healing occurs as a patient hears the dirge he sings..." and as is so often the case this time it seemed to hit me like a ton of bricks because of a connection to other things that are going on in my life, in particular my adopting the #WFPB (Whole Foods Plant-Based)-lifestyle, which I have made my own since May of 2015. Only lately have I really gone on a new journey of discovery to the deeper meaning of it, and Cindy's book showed up at the right moment for me.
My first inspiration to make the move to #WFPB was purely health concerns, as my prior diet, where I still ate some animal protein, mostly chicken, fish, and lots of cheese and yoghurt, was not getting me where I needed to be. I had tried and failed before with the Esselstyn diet, but when I re-read his book "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" this time, I got the message and I committed myself to doing it right. Part of that was practical, about how to organize my kitchen routine, and become efficient, which takes some experimentation. Part of it was studying #WFPB nutrition, which involved reading T. Colin Campbell's books, both the updated (2017) edition of The China Study and his book Whole, in which he more explicitly defines the #WFPB nutritional paradigm. Eventually, it became blazingly clear to me that #WFPB is not a diet, but a new nutritional paradigm. That realization helped me tremendously in my commitment to this new decision.
Simply, #WFPB says it's not about the quantity of protein, but about the quality, specifically the source- plant-based versus animal-based. Once you substitute plant-based proteins for animal proteins, your will get more fiber, and a higher quality protein. Plant-based protein, unlike animal protein, does not promote cancer. In the process, you will also lower your protein intake to 5-10% of overall calories instead of the more typical 15-30%, which research has shown is highly correlated with promoting cancer growth. The only other proviso is not to use any added sugar, or oils and fats, and you will be good to go. That makes sense as far as it goes.
Then, I had a conversation with a friend about all the reasons vegans fail, and I discussed all the mechanical reasons why, starting from failing to understand the #WFPB nutritional paradigm to being smart about kitchen gear and cooking routines. In the back of my mind, there arose the thought that I was failing to explain the deeper issue: there is such a thing as wanting to be healthy. Cravings for comfort food is another "dirge" we sing, a bad habit we cannot seem to stop, until we come to grips with it. It is the grown-up version of sucking your thumb. For a Course student that means forgiveness. So these days, I would recommend Cindy's book in those situations. It is no different than with stopping smoking. As the Course would have it, "trust not your good intentions, they are not enough:" and will power alone won't do it. It is all about forgiving yourself for your loyalty to the ego, which is out to kill you. It is about forgiving yourself for your self-destructive behaviors and we seem to have to learn the lesson in many different areas of our lives, going a little deeper every time, and learning more and more to generalize it.
This book is a priceless help in exactly that process, in generalizing the lessons about health and well-being, and seeing them in the deeper context of our spiritual path. Eventually, it is always the same: the ego pleads for you to hang on to the devil you know, and you will not change your mind until you become clear that the cost of your choices is no longer acceptable to you. This is the gist of the Course, that your whole life is about learning these lessons through practical application. Jesus patiently helps us to see the cost of our choice for the ego with enough clarity that we learn to make the other choice.
Thank you Cindy, for being so crystal clear about Course principles, and for applying it so perfectly to this area of bodily concerns which is so central for most of our lives.
My first inspiration to make the move to #WFPB was purely health concerns, as my prior diet, where I still ate some animal protein, mostly chicken, fish, and lots of cheese and yoghurt, was not getting me where I needed to be. I had tried and failed before with the Esselstyn diet, but when I re-read his book "Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease" this time, I got the message and I committed myself to doing it right. Part of that was practical, about how to organize my kitchen routine, and become efficient, which takes some experimentation. Part of it was studying #WFPB nutrition, which involved reading T. Colin Campbell's books, both the updated (2017) edition of The China Study and his book Whole, in which he more explicitly defines the #WFPB nutritional paradigm. Eventually, it became blazingly clear to me that #WFPB is not a diet, but a new nutritional paradigm. That realization helped me tremendously in my commitment to this new decision.
Simply, #WFPB says it's not about the quantity of protein, but about the quality, specifically the source- plant-based versus animal-based. Once you substitute plant-based proteins for animal proteins, your will get more fiber, and a higher quality protein. Plant-based protein, unlike animal protein, does not promote cancer. In the process, you will also lower your protein intake to 5-10% of overall calories instead of the more typical 15-30%, which research has shown is highly correlated with promoting cancer growth. The only other proviso is not to use any added sugar, or oils and fats, and you will be good to go. That makes sense as far as it goes.
Then, I had a conversation with a friend about all the reasons vegans fail, and I discussed all the mechanical reasons why, starting from failing to understand the #WFPB nutritional paradigm to being smart about kitchen gear and cooking routines. In the back of my mind, there arose the thought that I was failing to explain the deeper issue: there is such a thing as wanting to be healthy. Cravings for comfort food is another "dirge" we sing, a bad habit we cannot seem to stop, until we come to grips with it. It is the grown-up version of sucking your thumb. For a Course student that means forgiveness. So these days, I would recommend Cindy's book in those situations. It is no different than with stopping smoking. As the Course would have it, "trust not your good intentions, they are not enough:" and will power alone won't do it. It is all about forgiving yourself for your loyalty to the ego, which is out to kill you. It is about forgiving yourself for your self-destructive behaviors and we seem to have to learn the lesson in many different areas of our lives, going a little deeper every time, and learning more and more to generalize it.
This book is a priceless help in exactly that process, in generalizing the lessons about health and well-being, and seeing them in the deeper context of our spiritual path. Eventually, it is always the same: the ego pleads for you to hang on to the devil you know, and you will not change your mind until you become clear that the cost of your choices is no longer acceptable to you. This is the gist of the Course, that your whole life is about learning these lessons through practical application. Jesus patiently helps us to see the cost of our choice for the ego with enough clarity that we learn to make the other choice.
Thank you Cindy, for being so crystal clear about Course principles, and for applying it so perfectly to this area of bodily concerns which is so central for most of our lives.
December 3, 2018
Stays true to ACIM principles
Anyone who takes on the challenge of expounding on ACIM accurately gets my vote of appreciation. A basic read of important areas the Course addresses, with footnotes and all!
As a Fitness professional and vigilant Course student, I was curious to see how she addressed taking the body seriously, i.e. physical illness. She talks about losing her voice which would be challenging for a singer.
I would recommend it to others in my profession who want to explore the so-called mind/body connection plan on using it as a text for training instructors.
My journey started out as MindBody and now is rebranded as Mjndbody Group Fitness Arts with the tag line Mind is cause...body follows.
Peace
Beloved Grace
Anyone who takes on the challenge of expounding on ACIM accurately gets my vote of appreciation. A basic read of important areas the Course addresses, with footnotes and all!
As a Fitness professional and vigilant Course student, I was curious to see how she addressed taking the body seriously, i.e. physical illness. She talks about losing her voice which would be challenging for a singer.
I would recommend it to others in my profession who want to explore the so-called mind/body connection plan on using it as a text for training instructors.
My journey started out as MindBody and now is rebranded as Mjndbody Group Fitness Arts with the tag line Mind is cause...body follows.
Peace
Beloved Grace
October 4, 2022
A book about the truth in all of us.
This is a fantastic book that is a must read for anyone who is serious about learning about the truth of who we really. Our health and wellbeing comes about through making a decision to change our "mind" which is the one mind that we are all connected to. Cindy Lora-Renard explains very clearly how to do this.
This is a fantastic book that is a must read for anyone who is serious about learning about the truth of who we really. Our health and wellbeing comes about through making a decision to change our "mind" which is the one mind that we are all connected to. Cindy Lora-Renard explains very clearly how to do this.
November 28, 2017
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