Maintaining Health Guidelines - Empower Yourself to Cope

To have the strength to face challenges and fulfill our responsibilities, strengthen our faith and more—things that sometimes require significant emotional strength—we must adhere to health guidelines as much as possible. A healthy, strong body leads to a sharper mind, allowing us to act and strengthen our faith and trust. Correct nutrition and physical activity provide the body with positive energy to help us cope.

We must keep our bodies strong, as Hashem commanded us, "And you shall greatly watch over your souls" (Deuteronomy 4:15). Hashem gave us healthy bodies and expects us to maintain them so they can serve us in our service to Hashem.

Once, the Rebbe of Sadigura of blessed memory was asked why he does not admonish his followers. His response was, "I teach my young men how to eat, for when they eat properly, they naturally behave correctly in other areas. This is a fundamental principle, as the power within the act of eating guides the service to the Master of the Universe appropriately, aligning the day as it should be."

Invest in proper nutrition by following the guidelines, eating the right amounts, ensuring all essential nutrients are included, and reducing harmful foods.

It's very important to drink enough, which greatly maintains the body's health and mental clarity.

Physical activity is also very beneficial, enhancing health and mood and providing energy.

We must make efforts for health while remembering we do our part, and results are in Hashem's hands. Health lies in divine domain, and sometimes despite our efforts, Hashem decides that a person's current trial for their benefit is ill health. In such cases, Hashem provides strength beyond our imagination, and people have achieved greatness even when physically weak. This does not negate the need for us to strive as much as possible to maintain health according to Hashem's will. People experiencing weakness and illness need to invest even more in health maintenance.

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