Symptoms are not our foes

Symptoms are not our foes

Symptoms are not our enemies, but rather helpful signals our body sends. Instead of only wishing for them to disappear, we should focus on what they reveal about our health. Being ill doesn’t always mean we lack something; it can also show that something is preventing us from feeling our best.

By paying attention to these signs, we can learn more about ourselves and work towards a healthier life. Embracing symptoms as guidance, instead of fighting against them, can lead us to a better understanding of our bodies and the path to well-being.

Maybe a suitable analogy is the final rep of a person lifting weights. The final rep is where failure and pain are most probable, but it is also where growth and breaking our limits happen. The good news is that we can surpass our limits – our perceived weaknesses and illnesses.

Or, we can have faith that someone will spot us and help us make that one final rep.

John 11:1-45. “This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

[DAILY GOSPEL INSIGHTS AND REFLECTION FOR MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION 2023-085: MARCH 26, 2023]