There are two parts in all of us, the one part that just wants to accept things as they are regarding our health and the other part that wants to live better, to be well and thrive. We must decide which part will win out. We need to choose wellness.
It is true, there are many people who would give anything to be physically well . . . but cannot. Sadly, it is also true that there are people who could be physically well but choose not to be. Being well, if possible in our own personal life, involves choosing to do so and working to achieve the goal of wellness.
This is especially true of some of us that were cured though ostomy surgery, like those who had ulcerative colitis. One goes into the hospital usually close to death and within two weeks is at home walking around healthy. It seems like this would be simply wonderful, which it is. However, we become attached to our illnesses. It is physiologically wrenching to change into a healthy person so drastically. We need time to adjust. We need to make the decision to be happy being well.
Choosing to be well demands so much from us as well as testing our inner resolve. It is a goal we must really have the desire to achieve. Not choosing wellness can leave us tired, overweight, irritated, depressed or lonely. In those conditions, we are unable to service others and look beyond our own needs to see the needs of those around us. When we are working to be well, we will have more opportunities to help others and really enjoy our new life.
Having come through ostomy surgery of one form or another - and many cases the disease that led to surgery - we all know what it is to be sick. Now in many cases we have been given a second chance at life by undergoing ostomy surgery, the time has come for us to choose and work toward wellness, as much as is possible. Indeed, the path towards wellness can be challenging at times, but it is worth every step we take on that path to reach our goal. Our steps may be small at first, such as choosing the right foods to eat, beginning an appropriate exercise program or enacting some other sort of change in our lifestyle that will lead to wellness. However, the important thing to remember is to take one-step at a time, realizing that each positive step taken towards wellness is one-step taken further away from sickness. While physical wellness may not be completely possible for some people, emotional and mental wellness is very crucial to one's overall well-being and should not be neglected. Stay connected with your friends and family. Read inspiring and uplifting books. Write letters of encouragement to others not as fortunate as you are.
There is a saying, "Look for the beauty in each day." Choose wellness in your life. You will see and enjoy beauty in each day as never before.
