The Elephant in the Room 2017 was more than I expected. The speakers provided attendees with realistic tools and shared their personal journeys and how their trust in God was the foundation for to them make necessary transformations in order to live completely for Him.
- Our emotions and our emotional experiences guide how we respond to situations. Knowing how to respond will significantly impact the outcome of any incident. Â Other times, individuals may be holding on to past experiences which prevents them from healing and living fully in their purpose. Emmanuel Hightower shared his heartfelt personal story from wrestling with depression, and entertaining an unhealthy lifestyle, to turning his faith in God and allowing God to change his direction.
- Let’s face it, our financial health can have a significant impact on our emotions and physical health. Melinda DeLeon provided creative tools for attendees to establish practical methods to develop a realistic budget. Attendees were able to take resources home to immediately apply and improve their financial health.
- Focus on Food with Certified Health Coach Phillip Taylor. The foods we eat and the combination of those foods have a great impact on our weight and health status. Coach Taylor shared his personal journey of following God’s will for his life and the importance of not trying to do life by making his own decisions.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S. Erica Glaze provided health promotion resources to increase awareness of breast cancer, risk factors, health screenings, and preventative measures.
A healthy emotional, mental, spiritual, physical, and spiritual balance is necessary to experience holistic living.Â
