What Lights Your Health Fire? Exploring the Core of Motivation

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What truly motivates us to pursue health? As someone battling cancer and guiding others through their wellness journeys, this question has become central to my understanding of healing.

Drawing from my experiences as both patient and healer, I've discovered that motivation comes in many forms. Most fundamentally, a sense of purpose drives our health decisions—whether it's our love for family, dedication to a mission, or simply valuing our own lives. When I provide cannabis oil to cancer patients, I'm often surprised by how many struggle to use it despite its benefits, revealing how crucial purpose is to enduring temporary discomfort for lasting health.

My approach to medical decisions exemplifies another form of motivation: seeking maximum benefit with minimum harm. As I prepare to meet with my oncologist about further treatment, I'm bringing questions about why we would use radiation that risks causing more cancer in the future. This thoughtful skepticism isn't about rejection but about finding the wisest path forward.

Personal experience has shaped my motivations powerfully. After witnessing my father—a surgeon who should have known better—succumb to preventable health issues, I recognized I was heading down the same path. This realization, coupled with my daughter's wedding challenge, motivated me to lose 50 pounds and transform my approach to wellness. Now as CEO of Gardens of Hope, a therapeutic horticulture non-profit in Perris, California, I'm building a community dedicated to holistic health through permaculture, education, and healing modalities.

Whether your motivation comes from longevity goals, disease prevention, or solving specific health problems, finding your personal "why" is essential. If you're struggling to stay motivated, I encourage you to examine what might be holding you back—the answer could reveal deeper issues worth addressing on your journey to wellness. Join our growing community by subscribing, leaving a review, or reaching out to be a guest as we continue exploring the foundations of true health.

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