I was on a flight this past week and started exploring the seat back pocket in front of me. Yeah, I’m THAT kind of guy. I inspected the folding laminated card—the one with all the pictures of the plane—just in case something changed. Who knows, maybe they added what to do if a UFO pulls up alongside while we’re in flight?🛸👽
Anyhow, it was the barf bag that really got me thinking. On one side it said, “Baby Care,” to dispose of a dirty diaper. And on the other side it said, “Feel Better,” you know after you’ve tossed your cookies—because the aliens did a fly by?🤢
As I flipped the bag back and forth, I realized the two phrases make a good strategy for healthy living. What is Baby Care? It’s allowing yourself the basic things needed to restore comfort. We don’t judge babies for being babies; we take care of them. Translation: listen to your body, mind, and emotions. If you need a break, take a break.
Then, because so many people were coming and going that they (the disciples) did not even have a chance to eat, He (Jesus) said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
Mark 6:31 (NIV)
When you do better you feel better. Jesus said so Himself! So what is Feel Better about? It means taking care of yourself isn’t a crime. Kind reader, if you’re having a hard time today Christ understands. After all, He was a very busy guy. Yet he told his friends, “Let’s go somewhere quiet and relax.”
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Jesus, Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Thank you for reading. 🙏❤️ prayers and love.
Davids Daily Dose 
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59 responses to “A Good Strategy for Healthy Living”
Thank you, brother. It was truly an honor to write a guest post for your blog.
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I suppose it was a little awkward, me taking pics of the motion sickness bag on a flight. However, when inspiration struck I had no choice. I NEEDED those pics!🤣 Thanks for reading and commenting!
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Thanks for the reminder. Sadly, I think we’re so busy we forget the value of rest. If I was sitting next to you, I would have definitely had to ask about the pics.
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You are most welcome ❤️
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You’re welcome, Obong eno. Thank you for stopping by!
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Important message, thanks for sharing ❤️
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Yes, God often gives us a reason to be hopeful again. Thank you, friend. Blessings!
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The perfect read to begin my day. People nowadays tend to react negatively to stress and problems with actions that lead to more sadness, anger, pain when all they have to do is ask God for healing and help , and to just focus for a moment loving self with self care. People are going through a lot this year, finding their healer is most important. Thank you my Friend. Sometimes it’s easy to just give up, then God finds a way for us to feel hopeful again.
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Ah, there is quite an ocean between us. I forget that sometimes.😵💫
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Thanks David, I just replied on the other comment that it’s simply me playing catchup from a different time zone! Bless you!
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Thank you, Jo! It does seem like God is saying the same thing through different people. I read your wonderful post and commented. However, the last time I checked, it hadn’t shown up. You may want to check your spam folder, as genuine comments from real followers sometimes migrate there. Blessings!
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Hi David, this post brought a smile to my face. First, the analogy is brilliant but so true! And second, seems the Holy Spirit is speaking the same thing to a lot of us. (read this today AFTER posting my blog yesterday). Bless you!
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That’s so kind
Thank you 😊
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That’s wonderful, Andy. More studio space is always a good thing! If I lived closer I’d come and help you move. All of God’s best to the Berry Bunch. 🙏❤️
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Very little new at present…we move house in 4 days…..
Looking forward to getting back to making content
It’s exciting that our recording studio space will be twice what we’ve had – Praise God
So we’re super excited
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Yes! Put your own oxygen mask on first before assisting others. Perhaps this is an over used airline analogy but still accurate. Thank you for your input and encouragement, Andy! I will drop by the Barry Bunch site and see what’s new. God’s best to you and yours, brother!
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simple and brilliant – thanks for writing this
and yes, i certainly agree, that self care is something we so often forget, especially in our efforts to serve others.
but the first rule of first aid, is to take care of yourself or we won’t be able to help others – Jesus practiced this often with time alone with His Heavenly Father…a good model for us to copy!
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True, Deborah. We are body, soul, and spirit. If any one of these is out of whack—I love those three words… rolls off the tongue—the others suffer. As a certified “little people person” I know you’ve seen what a cranky pre-k student is capable of! I enjoy your input. Thank you for dropping in! Blessings.
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Thanks for letting me know what’s in the seatbacks of the plane! Once I find my seat and sit down, I am usually out like a light and don’t wake up until landing! Makes for a short flight! I agree taking care of ourselves is important physically and spiritually! When either one is out of whack, the other seems to suffer along, too.
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The analogies to be found at high altitude are seemingly endless. Thank you for stopping by, Tina. I appreciate your poetry and insights. His best to you.
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Great post. Nice reminder, David. Keep searching through the backs of seats. 😁 You just never know what treasures you’ll find. When life throws you barf bags duck for cover. Ending up in the kneeling goes a long way. Try not to kick anyone’s seat. 😳
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We just have to be open to listen to God, wherever He speaks to us!
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Thank you, Crystal. It was a surreal search and rescue mission, but accomplished!
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Happy to hear Hayden is home! 🙏🏻 for health and rest.
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How funny! The guys on my dorm hallway at seminary did something similar. We challenged each other to share the gospel while referencing random objects—an ink pen, a rubber ball, and a plastic cup, etc. The person who could best tie the items together, while also sharing the Good News, won. Come to think of it, I did come out on top quite a bit. But my buddy Art was the BOSS!
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Such an important reminder David. Thank you! In my college group, were several young men who were headed on to seminary after graduation. For fun, they would name an item and challenge another to make it into an object lesson. I think you would have been the leader of the pack in that group.
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😂😂😂
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I think we travel alike David. I read anything free. The bags do not make good paper airplanes either, not that I would know….of course
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Amen.Praise the Lord.🙏💐
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You’re welcome! God Bless you as well, brother.
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Thank you for joining in. It was a strange place to find inspiration, at 30,000 feet, but sometimes it happens! Blessings!
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Amen.Thank you very much for sharing the blessed post.God bless.Take care.🙏💐
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Once again, you prove you’re an amazing human being who can find inspiration anywhere and make our lives better by sharing it with us. I laughed out loud at this one, so many thanks!
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Thank you, Bridget. I didn’t anticipate such animated discussion over a motion sickness bag. But my “little boy” since of humor can’t resist. Cue eye roll from my patient wife.🙄
Thank you for sharing the scripture about how our bodies are God’s temple. It’s a great addition to this post. Blessings!
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You guys are funny with all the talk about the barf bag. But I appreciate the reminder that we need to take care of our bodies. Our bodies are a temple for the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). So that alone should be a reminder to us. But sadly we don’t always do what we need to do. We just keep pushing ourselves to get more done. So I thank you for sharing this insight!
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Oh such good words, David. When I find myself awake in the night, Psalm 23 is the scripture I recite over and over until I can rest again. Have a restful Saturday!! I’m thankful to hear the update on your son and will continue to keep your family in my prayers.
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2 bags might be a good idea
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Good point, Matt. Perhaps Delta airlines should supply two bags. What if you have to change your baby and barf at the same time?
Thanks for sharing the verse about Jesus taking time for quiet rest. He worked hard but knew how to recharge with His Father. What an example to follow! Thanks for your thoughts. Blessings!
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so changing diapers can make people barf?
An often overlooked verse is Luke 5:16- But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.
It is sandwiched between accounts of Jesus healing people
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Flash a blogger badge.📛👮♂️ I love it, brother! Thank you for dropping by. I hope the winter weather in Fife is tolerable. Blessings!
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It is all too easy in our frantic world to forget sometimes we just need to rest, physically and spiritually. As you point out so well, if our Lord needed rest occasionally it must make sense for us too.
Regarding excusing yourself by saying “I am a blogger” I like it! It would be funny and cool if we could flip a gold shield like a cop too, 😄
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I will remember that! 😆
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Betty, from Chambers on the Road had a great idea. Just say, “I’m a blogger,” if people stare.😊
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I’m glad to know that I’m not the only oddball in the blogiverse.
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You’re welcome, Funmi. I’m reminding myself here as well. Blessings!
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Thank you for sharing David! It’s quite easy to never portion time out to rest. Thank you for the reminder!
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Actually, we’ve memorized it by now. It’s only 118 words, but very powerful words indeed!
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How lovely that you and your wife read that psalm every night! A blessing before you go to sleep. Thanks for sharing that.
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Ephesians 3:20! One of my go-to scriptures. Thank you!
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Glad to hear that he is home. May the Lord be with you all as you work through that long road and may He do immeasurably more than you ask or imagine with regards to your son
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Thank you. My wife and I say Psalm 23 together every evening before we go to sleep. We started this when COVID-19 hit and haven’t stopped. Of course, you are right. Sometimes, we must be willing to accept help—from God and others—in order to truly rest, heal, and reboot for healthy living. Blessings!
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You’re right about cultural expectations, Manu. Especially here in the US, it’s almost commendable to work yourself down to the bone. However, a little rest can work wonders. All is well on my end. Thank you for asking! There’s a long road ahead for my son, but at least he is back at home. Blessings!
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Yes, we do need to go somewhere and relax. We do need to invest in self-care. We are human, not God, and our resources are limited.
One of my favourite Bible verses is “He restores my soul”. However, in order for God to restore our soul, we need to choose to withdraw from the world, and choose to be alone with Him. We invest in self-care, and allow Him to care for us – by renewing our strength and restoring our soul.
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A good reminder to listen to our body and minds and take rest on a regular basis. Culture credits being busy but God intends for us to work hard but also rest.
Hoping all is well at your end.
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“It’s okay. I’m a blogger.”😉 I will remember this one, Betty, and be ready to use it! As for a day of rest? Sunday is good, but any day will do! Like the country song says, 🎶”It’s five o’clock somewhere.”🎶😃
Thanks for reading and sharing. I hope you and Dan enjoy your Saturday too!
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I do think as a society, we have lost the sentiment of resting on Sunday. And if you think about it, one day of rest during the week is a prescription for healthy living. It is funny thinking of you taking a picture of the bag. If the woman had noticed it, you could have said, “I am a blogger.” If that doesn’t get you a new follower, I don’t know what would! Enjoy your Saturday!
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Thankfully, I believe the fortunate woman was asleep. I did wonder about how creepy it looked— me taking those pics.😳 Thanks, Barb. Blessings!
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Oh, the thoughts that must have been going through yourseatmate’ss head when you took pictures of the barf/baby care bag. 🤢🚼
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