Being made in the image and likeness of God, our bodies matter. Throughout this time of living in more confined spaces and having our natural levels of movement curtailed, it’s good to think about and be deliberate about how we care for our physical bodies in this time.
GO FOR A RUN
Remember Couch to 5k craze? Or the 5/5/5 NHS challenge? A daily run can really help clear the mind, get the blood flowing and stimulate your prayer life. Maybe join with a couple of friends to reach a common goal or just jog around the block — whatever it is, get some fresh air into your lungs and get the heart pumping.
LIMIT YOUR INTAKE OF ALCOHOL
For many of us, alcohol can become a source of comfort after a day of work or caring for children. How about creating a rhythm which limits your intake and leave yourself room to feel what you are truly feeling? It will help you bring it to God in prayer.
TRY DIFFERENT EXERCISE CLASSES
Joe Wicks might have finished leading the nation in daily exercise, but there are still loads of great classes out there on YouTube. Lots of gyms and personal trainers have taken their classes online and there’s so much variety of exercise to choose from to get your blood pumping regularly. As we keep ourselves awake and alert physically, we begin to see the same and create space spiritually.
MEAL PLAN YOUR WEEKLY DINNERS
Taking the time to think ahead for the week makes it so much easier to keep with eating healthily and ensuring our bodies and minds are getting the vitamins and nutrients they need. This also curbs that all too easy temptation to order a Deliveroo at the end of a long day. Why not have a go at cooking one new dish a week — also a great way to get your whole household cooking creatively together!
