Quantum Wellness – My Thoughts

Book: Quantum Wellness A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness

Author: Kathy Freston

Publisher: Weintstein Books

I saw Kathy Freston on Oprah promoting her book and was intrigued. A few days later I saw the book at the store and picked it up. This is an excellent book to continue your growth if you’re new to the Law of Attraction as I am. It’s not really about the Law of Attraction but many of the principals are talked about. Kathy breaks down her approach into 8 pillars of wellness; Meditation, Visualization, Fun Activities, Conscious Eating, Exercise, Self Work, Spiritual Practice, and Service.

I love this approach! A lot of what I read only covers a few of those aspects and I don’t think any of them talk much about having fun! This Pillar really got my attention. When was the last time you really had fun? Why is fun for adults reserved for vacation or holidays? When I thought about the last time I had fun, I was saddened to think how long it had been since I actually had some fun. Kathy said to set aside some time everyday to have fun! For me this was difficult, I have no clue what I could do on a daily basis for fun. The first couple of days I was stumped, so I decided to dance. I used to love to go dancing at the clubs, and it is just as fun to dance around your living room to some great music! I’m at the point right now where I realize I can’t dance everyday, so I’ve been examining my past to figure out what else could fill the fun category. I remember I used to love to go on bike rides, so this week I’m going to buy a bike. Hopefully it’s as great as I remember

Another pillar I took to heart is Eating Consciously. I must warn you, that by reading this book, it will be hard for you to keep your same eating habits. Kathy talks about how being a vegetarian (or even better, a vegan) is a compassionate and kind way to live. She talks in length about the horror’s cows and chickens go through to get to our plates and I must admit it was so horrific, I couldn’t read it all. I’ve decided that I’m going to “lean” into a vegetarian lifestyle. I’ve been meatless for a week now and it’s really not that hard. Being a vegan (No meat, dairy or other animal products) would be a true struggle for me, so right now I’m just aiming for vegetarian. Life on the dairy farm is no easier for the animals who provide us eggs, milk and cheese, so now that I am aware of it, I will be limiting my intake of those products too.

One of the great things that Kathy mentions often is “leaning into” these new things. She doesn’t expect everyone to read her book and start eating plant only meals and doing a month long cleanse. She says to “lean into” your new lifestyle. Just those simple words makes life changes a whole lot easier to get started.

Each pillar in the end seems (at least to me) about kindness, being kind to yourself (Body, Mind and Spirit), to the people around you through service, the animals who provide us food and kindness to the world as a whole. It really helped focus my mind and my life mission. What better message could you ask from a book?! This book is a must for everyone who wants a more fulfilled life!