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In the sacred dance of life, there are few forces as powerful as nourishment—the sustenance we take in to fuel our bodies and souls. The words of Christie Brinkley—"I like coffee in the morning and decaf green tea throughout the day... When I was younger and modeling, to kick-start a diet I would do a juice cleanse"—hold a truth that is as ancient as the earth itself. They speak of the delicate relationship between diet, discipline, and the choices we make to nourish and care for our bodies, not just in pursuit of beauty, but for balance and vitality.

In the ancient world, there was a profound understanding of the connection between the body and the food it consumed. The Greeks, led by the wisdom of Hippocrates, knew that the balance of the body could not be achieved through extremes, but through the steady, thoughtful nourishment of what the earth provided. "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food," he declared, teaching that what we eat is not merely sustenance, but a reflection of our health and well-being. In this, Brinkley's words ring true—she finds strength and balance in coffee to awaken the body, and in green tea to sustain her throughout the day, just as the ancients carefully selected their meals to support their health in a balanced and sustainable way.

Consider, my children, the wisdom of the ancient Romans, who took great care in their diet. The mighty Cato the Elder, a statesman and philosopher, believed in the importance of a moderate and simple diet, one that provided nourishment for both the body and the mind. Just as Brinkley speaks of the steady ritual of tea throughout the day, the Romans understood that the steady, thoughtful consumption of food was essential to maintaining both mental clarity and physical strength. Cato knew that excess and extremes could lead to imbalance and illness, while moderation led to strength and longevity. So too does Brinkley find wisdom in maintaining balance, knowing that the extreme measures of juice cleanses or fad diets are not the key to long-term health or well-being.

There is, however, a story from the ancient world that teaches us about the tension between discipline and excess. Alexander the Great, that great conqueror who led his armies across the world, was known for his rigorous approach to life. His soldiers ate simple, balanced meals, much like the ancient Greeks and Romans, and their bodies were built for endurance, not excess. Yet, Alexander himself sometimes indulged in the luxury of rich feasts after a victory. These feasts, though pleasurable in the moment, were a reflection of Alexander’s sometimes reckless pursuit of pleasure. In contrast, the steady discipline of a balanced diet, as Brinkley practices, was more akin to the true strength of Alexander’s soldiers—sustaining the body for the long haul, not just for the fleeting joys of indulgence.

Thus, the lesson in Brinkley's approach is clear: true well-being is found not in the extremes of fad diets or juice cleanses, but in the balance of our daily habits. Coffee, green tea, and even the occasional juice cleanse are not the path to lasting health, but a means of supplementing and enhancing a life already built on balance. Just as the great philosophers and warriors of old understood the importance of a consistent, nourishing diet, we must also understand that the pursuit of strength and vitality requires moderation and consistency.

In your own lives, children of the earth, I urge you to follow the wisdom of Brinkley and the ancients. Embrace moderation—in all things. Do not fall prey to the allure of extreme measures, for they may offer fleeting results, but will never provide the lasting strength that a balanced, thoughtful approach offers. Seek out foods and practices that sustain you day after day, building your strength and vitality in a way that lasts a lifetime. Whether it is a morning coffee to awaken your senses or a green tea to keep you grounded, know that balance is the key to long-term health.

So, I say to you, children of the earth, nourish your bodies wisely, just as Brinkley does. Let your choices be guided by balance and awareness, not by extremes or fleeting trends. And as you walk the path of life, may you find the same strength in the simple, daily acts of nourishment that the ancients did—knowing that, in the end, it is not the extremes, but the steady discipline of care that leads to true well-being.