All of us have had or will have game changers in our lifetime. Those moments that shake us up and spring us into action. Sometimes it's short lived and sometimes it's tragic enough to spark lifelong change.
I am fascinated & inspired by the game changing moments. And timing....you've got to trust the timing.
I have very clear memories of growing up with the aroma of carrot juice in our home. My father didn't have the happiest upbringing. And that stress combined with a not so great diet & the typical burning-the-candle-at-both-ends Type A charismatic that he was, created a Cancer cocktail that showed up the year I was born. Man, he was a fighter. He lived 10 years longer than the top docs said he would. And as passionate as I am about le juicer, I know this had a lot more to do with his rock solid FAITH than it did with his cleaned up nutrition tactics. Reaction will never be quite as effective as Prevention.
I'm not sure what has put this post on my heart today - I'm just feeling really super blessed for having the opportunity to raise 2 healthy girls with my awesome husband. And that emotion scares me at the same time because I know that my deep rooted passion to share + inspire others to live healthy lives is connected to my own efforts in never giving cancer the opportunity to knock on our door.
As a parent, I think so often of my dad and all the scary thoughts he must've had in those months before he died. At the age of 35.
And while I have always been passionately curious about everything health related, giving birth to our first girl almost 4 years ago, lit the fire in me. I want to be around as long as I can for my little family. And I want to spend my life inspiring others to do the same....to experience the "level 2" of life. And it makes me chuckle sometimes when I think about how deep this passion is for me and how my dream is to be in front of thousands of people...inspiring them into action. Because this is my dad's blood running through me...the man who clenched the pulpit days before he died, to give his last message to the large church that he pastored. {So I guess that makes me a bit of a health evangelist}
And when I was eager about climbing the corporate ladder in my twenties...I knew deep down that I wasn't living my purpose.
It makes me wonder about YOU. Have you had your game changer yet? Or are you super passionate about prevention? I guess my story is a little bit of both.
And more importantly...are you reading this post right now for a reason?
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Well said! I think game changers so often come when suffering and blessing comes wrapped in the same package! Ps...love your comment about the skinny jeans...my game changer came when the doctors told us three times that our first born was going to die...7 years later here she is...here I am...totally dedicated to being a mamma who mothers with intention!
ReplyDeleteWell said and, personally, very touching to me. My game changer came at a young age when I too lost my dad to diseases that in his case, could have been prevented or even kept at bay through better self care. I was the picky eater who always had the "oh just treat yourself" pushed on me when I refused the SAD diet in my teens and twenties. Now at 32, I feel like things are slowly turning. That the message that we need to fuel properly for long term health is getting to more people. I no longer feel like the black sheep when I go to dinner with friends and have a special request...because it's not so special anymore. Ang, keep doing what you're doing. Your advocacy goes a long way! Good on you, girl!
ReplyDeleteAmazing post, love the line "Reaction will never be quite as effective as Prevention." - so powerful. I know I've had some game changers in my life, my problem is really listening to them to figure out my true path. I always fall back into the "I shoulds", and I know this is something I must change.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. My Mother's untimely death at an early age was my game changer and I continue to try and lead by example for my two little girls. I cannot imagine them growing up without a mother the way I had to ... No one should.
ReplyDeleteKeep motivating people Ange. You have a gift. Whether in person or online, you are making a difference. Thank you.
<3 Love you Ange - you are definitely driven (like your father) continue to inspire, motivate and challenge !
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for such a raw post. Your game changer is now changing lives. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnge, you are simply outstanding. I've never met anyone who hits the nail on the head the way you do. You have brought so much positivity into my life and I thank you for being my inspiration. I read your post for a reason.....and I found exactly what I was looking for.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you so much! XO
Thanks for commenting Elle! xx
ReplyDeleteAwe - means the world to me for you to say that! Much love!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing! That is powerful and your girls are blessed to have such a passionate & committed Mama! xx
ReplyDeleteJust trust the process....don't put unnecessary stress on yourself to figure it all out because at some point, your purpose will be clear! Thanks Crystal!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jen! I couldn't agree more with that you said about the "new norm". It's just so stinkin' easy to live an unhealthy life, but at least ppl can't claim ignorance any more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! xx
And look at you now!! Totally living your purpose in an inspiring way! xx
ReplyDeleteI've had my game changer, and this post reminded me of it, and my purpose. You are AWE-somely inspiring, I can't wait to be in the crowd of thousands when you lead the charge. :)
ReplyDeleteJenn - you rock and are such an inspiration to me also! Hope to squeeze you in person some day! xx
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