It has been raining since before 3 am. Tornado sirens have sounded almost constantly from 3 am to 4:30 am and then again from 7 to 9:30. We've had reports of 6 to 12 inches of rain with more to come through the rest of today and tomorrow. Roads are closed, sinkholes have formed and yards look more like ponds than playgrounds and patios. The gutters are overwhelmed, water is nearing the threshold. Some people are actually having to be rescued from their homes by boat!
The thing about the persistent sirens is this: after an hour of listening to them, they start to lose their sense of urgency. Reminds me of many of my nutrition counseling clients. They endure persistent headaches, joint pain, fatigue and other warning symptoms until they either become commonplace or turn into full-blown illness. Then they need a "boat" rescue. Something to help them out of the sinkhole that was inevitable but seemingly without warning.
What "warning signals" are you ignoring in your own body?
If you don't have more-than-enough energy to complete your day; if you need caffeine or sugary foods to keep you going; if you have mood swings, headaches, PMS, difficulty sleeping or any other health complaints; these are warning signals. Heed the warning signs, change course and avoid the sinkhole of illness. If you need direction or help, let me know. Changing course isn't always easy, but is certainly worth the effort.
