It's HOW MANY Days Til(l) Summer?!

Jason here!

I can't believe we're less than two weeks away. And with that, I guess I should publish at least one blog post since Jara graciously allowed me to blog here instead of starting my own blog!

In the past "however many" days, I've learned that health is way more complex than I often generalize it to be. Health, it seems, is more about wellness. And wellness covers every aspect of our lives. Our relationships. Our goals. Our dreams. And yes, our minds and bodies.

Toward the beginning of Jara's challenge, my grandma was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in much of her digestive tract. Immediately I began researching healthy and natural ways to help her stave off the disease, and realized how crucial diet, exercise, and especially mental and spiritual health are to battling all kinds of health issues. I think we could learn a lot from our eastern friends by practicing meditation, quieting ourselves and listening to our bodies as well.

I've been LOVING this challenge, and just feeling like I'm making a significant improvement in my overall wellness. Tonight, I just crossed off # 15: Finishing my garden. And while I've crossed off a lot from my list, I have some REALLY tough ones ahead. (Like #1: Write a Screenplay.) Better get started...

I'm so glad I have friends who want to spur each other on toward wellness. Friends who care about our minds, bodies and souls are the ones that will stick with us our whole lives.