Why you need the strength of foundation in your life
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When you think of the word FOUNDATION, what comes to mind? Something sturdy or strong… maybe something of substance? Many times, this word is associated with buildings, with construction or even financial endowments for the investments in research and education or for the betterment of the arts. The dictionary’s definition for the word FOUNDATION states it very simply: “the basis or groundwork of anything”. For me, the word FOUNDATION conjures up the thoughts of the beginnings of something; creating and establishing a base for something.
When you think about the construction of any building you walk into on any given day, whether it’s for work, to visit your family doctor or to dash into the neighborhood grocery store on your way home, do you ever consider why it’s standing strong and sturdy and not crashing down around your head? It’s the groundwork and infrastructure that went into the construction of these buildings that gives them their integrity, their strength. The countless hours spent invested on creating something of substance; the minds of architects and engineers; the organization and direction from the construction team all come together on this collaboration to create something of wonder and of purpose: a contribution, to be a benefit and support to others.
I believe we should all be investing in our health and wellbeing with that same vision, that same direction and endowment for the betterment of a healthy and happy body, bringing integrity and strength into our lives. If we think of our bodies as a building; our bones as our steel beams, our tissue and organs, our mortar and bricks, then building our bodies with anything other than the highest quality materials only ensures weakness and eventual defects. Like a small leak in a dam…it’s only a matter of time before the weak infrastructure gives way to a stronger negative force. However, using the proper tools like information and education; direction in creating a foundation to build a healthy lifestyle on, you have all the ingredients for a body that’s healthy, strong and full of integrity….and doesn’t that beat the alternatives these days?
“I believe we should all be investing in our health and wellbeing with that same vision, that same direction and endowment for the betterment of a healthy and happy body, bringing integrity and strength into our lives.”
Enjoying a life of good health and wellbeing is not an impossible task. I liken it to looking through a kaleidoscope. Remember those when we were kids? Holding that slender cylinder up to our eye, squinting through that tiny hole pointed up at the sunlight. And what did we see? Hundreds of geometrical pieces of beautifully colored glass, taking shape, creating incredible formations, all from the twist of our own hand, to delight our eye! And then, with one slight rotation of the end of the cylinder, effortlessly the scenery changes! Again, another spectacular shift of color and position. Tiny movements creating change and opportunity.
FOUNDATION is like that kaleidoscope. One step at a time, as your engineers and construction team, we can help you establish a base of substance; a place of reformation and re-creation. Our program offers education and tools; a doctor and health educators who truly care and are invested in your success, offering group and individual support. Our promise is “to meet you where you are”. The bottom line is this: you are in charge of your life. Let us help guide you, one small shift at a time. Let us teach you how to turn the end of that kaleidoscope to create a vision for your present and future health and wellbeing. Give yourself that gift, that endowment for the future. Together we can help you twist the end of that kaleidoscope to re-create the groundwork and infrastructure that will guide you to a sustainable, happier and healthier way of eating….a happier and healthier life to enjoy.
Blog post by Sallie Vaaler