January 2008 Issue
Dear Reader,
January is typically a very busy time for our graduates. Something about the new year gets many people thinking about improving their health. They often make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, go to the gym or somehow create a better life for themselves.
But my question is: why be healthy?
Suppose you got the result of having a better body or more energy each day.
What would you then want to accomplish for yourself? After all, health is a vehicle, not a destination. It’s not about an idealized vision; it’s about finding what works in the present moment.
I encourage students to set small, simple goals. Start slow. Your life is a long time so focus on what you can do now, rather than making large unattainable goals. Drink more water, eat more vegetables, take the stairs, do whatever small things work for you. You’ll know when you’re ready to take on more.
One goal our school is working toward is more community involvement. This year we are working with Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and have created a free cookbook of healthy recipes, in English and Spanish for the people of East Harlem.
We’ll be sending a group of our graduates to do free health counseling for the residents of that area. I encourage you to get involved in your own communities. And if coming to the school has been your goal, get in touch and let us know how we can make that work for you this year.
Now is the time to take action!
Joshua Rosenthal, MScEd
Founder and Director
