We are quickly approaching the end to another work week and another Quote of the Day. When I think of health it always seems to center on not being sick more specifically it seems to come down to being at a status where I don’t need to take daily or regular medications. As I ponder that it feels like that simple plain definition of health does both it and me a disservice. Just because at the start of my journey I would have defined a healthier lifestyle in such simple terms doesn’t mean my views can’t change over time. So many other things in my life have changed on my journey so why not this as well. If health isn’t just not being sick than what is it? After taking some time to think about that very question I have formed a better more well-rounded view of what health means to me. For me, it’s balance, it’s progress, it’s awareness and it’s peaceful. It’s balance because I don’t just want to improve one area or aspect. It’s mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. It’s all parts getting their focus and attention. It’s not about a destination but about daily working to do more, be better, go further than I was able to do the day before. My measuring stick isn’t some random one-size fits all chart or number. It is about me feeling better, feeling more positive, more like myself. It’s about being aware of where I’m starting, where I want to be and working each day to move closer towards my goals. It is about peace… peace of mind, peace of spirit and true rest. It is about working each day and consciously making the choice to try and calm the waters as much as I can. All of this means that my healthier lifestyle doesn’t just mean doing the things to eliminate diseases or minimize risks of illness. It means taking care of my whole body not just strengthening the body but about being aware of improved nutrition. It is about taking time to address my emotions, and the mental and spiritual side of life as well. Take a few minutes today and decide for yourself if health is just the absence of sickness. Have a blessed day, y’all! Stay safe, stay dry and enjoy another beautiful day.
