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Principle 4 | We can trust our bodies to guide us toward healthy eating. Our bodies are equipped to tell us when we have had enough to eat or when we need food in order to continue functioning optimally. When we learn to recognize our bodies’ natural signals to hunger or satiation, when we pay … Continue reading Food, Nourishment, and the Healing Journey, Part 4

Principle 3 | Nourishing ourselves well is a profound act of love and self-care that supports emotional healing. Both the how and the what matter when it comes to food. How we think about the foods that we choose, how we prepare our meals, and how we consume our meals can either be a profound … Continue reading Food, Nourishment, and the Healing Journey, Part 3

Principle 2 | Food is not simply fuel for our bodies. Food can also provide nourishment for our souls, minds, and hearts. Are we biological organisms that require food to fuel our activities? Of course. Do organisms thrive with the proper caloric energy balance and the nutrients? Absolutely. But we are more than biological organisms, … Continue reading Food, Nourishment, and the Healing Journey, Part 2

(The following article was published in “Life Uncomplicated: A Collection of Expert Tips to Guide You Through Adulthood and Independence,” a workbook created for young women rescued from human trafficking. For more information about this ministry, please visit The Arise Box on Facebook). by Robie Sullivan On the healing journey, we need the proper gear … Continue reading Food, Nourishment, and the Healing Journey, Part 1