New Year Resolutions for
Total Health of the Total Person
I - I will take care of my body because it is the temple of God
I will do some form of exercise at my level of competency and do it regularly in order to discover my
points of capability.
I will Walk, Walk, Walk – Stretch, Stretch, Stretch – Breathe, Breathe, Breathe.
I will eat the purest possible food bewaring of harmful chemicals and additives, dyes, sweeteners and
artificial supplements.
I will eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
I will eat slowly, thoughtfully, gratefully, remembering to chew my food so thoroughly that it will
swallow itself.
I will quiet myself with a word of prayer before meals.
I will not willfully drive my body to a point of exhaustion; neither will I pamper it to a point at which it
is weakened by fear or disuse.
II – I will take better care of my mind because what I think is related to what I am and what I will
become
I will think in terms of health, and not sickness.
I will think in terms of love, not hate.
I will think creatively.
I will believe that my mind is constantly being renewed, refreshed and strengthened.
I will keep an open mind, a compassionate mind and a thoughtful mind.
I will nourish my mind with good literature, good art, good thoughts and good consciousness.
I will train my mind to be in control.
III – I will take better care of my spirit because the spirit of God in me is the spirit of life
I will remember that meditation is a supportive factor in my recognition of the power of Spirit and that
prayer is a way of tuning in to Spirit’s power.
I will seek a greater understanding of Spirit by periods of fasting and prayer throughout the year.
I will rise above pettiness, jealousy, envy, pride and littleness by remembering that my life is a
manifestation of the Spirit of God.
I will maintain a closer relationship with Nature and Out-of-doors.
I will try as best as I can to develop a kinship with all life.
IV - I will pay more attention to developing a balanced life by recognizing that body, mind and
spirit should represent an integrated triad.
[Abridged version of ‘Resolutions for Total Health of the Total Person’ by Marcus Bach]
New Year Resolutions for
Total Health of the Total Person
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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