by Life and Wellness Coach, Denver Hudson
I've wondered for many years why more people are not actively and intentionally pursuing greater health and overall wellness. What could be more important to a quality and fulfilling life than one's own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health?
Then it occurred to me the other morning why many simply may not be pursuing these higher levels of health and wellness. Consider...
You don't have to be healthy to watch T.V.
You don't have to be healthy to drive a car.
You don't have to be healthy to vote.
You don't have to be healthy to pay taxes.
You don't have to be healthy to play computer and video games.
You don't have to be healthy to have money autodrafted into an IRA.
You don't have to be healthy to have someone cook for you.
You don't have to be healthy to receive a handout from the government.
You don't have to be healthy to get divorced.
You don't have to be healthy to pop a pill.
You don't have to be healthy to be in debt.
You don't have to be healthy to buy things.
You don't have to be healthy to argue.
You don't have to be healthy to have sex.
You don't have to be healthy to go to work.
You don't have to be healthy to have friends.
You don't have to be healthy to hate your job.
You don't have to be healthy to be fired or have your job exported.
You don't have to be healthy to be afraid, confused, or doubtful.
You don't have to be healthy to suffer.
You don't have to be healthy to envy the success of others.
You don't have to be healthy to be loved.
All of these "don't have to be healthies" just poured out of me early Monday morning. And it dawned on me in a profound way, that in order to live as many live, health and wellness is just not a requirement. It seemed to be somewhat revealing, especially since I am passionate about helping individuals achieve new levels of health and wellness.
Well, I know, the above statements can sound "negative." But look around you. I'm not complaining or judging anything or anyone. It's just what I see. The way many people are living their lives makes an intentional effort at creating health and wellness optional.
So, what are the reasons to be healthy and well? There are many, and we'll look at those at another time. In the meantime, I invite you to look around and see if you can find some reasons that people aren't pursuing health and wellness - and post your findings by clicking on "comments" below. And then, stop for some reflection and consider why today might be the day to step up your own health and wellness to a whole new level.
I've wondered for many years why more people are not actively and intentionally pursuing greater health and overall wellness. What could be more important to a quality and fulfilling life than one's own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health?
Then it occurred to me the other morning why many simply may not be pursuing these higher levels of health and wellness. Consider...
You don't have to be healthy to watch T.V.
You don't have to be healthy to drive a car.
You don't have to be healthy to vote.
You don't have to be healthy to pay taxes.
You don't have to be healthy to play computer and video games.
You don't have to be healthy to have money autodrafted into an IRA.
You don't have to be healthy to have someone cook for you.
You don't have to be healthy to receive a handout from the government.
You don't have to be healthy to get divorced.
You don't have to be healthy to pop a pill.
You don't have to be healthy to be in debt.
You don't have to be healthy to buy things.
You don't have to be healthy to argue.
You don't have to be healthy to have sex.
You don't have to be healthy to go to work.
You don't have to be healthy to have friends.
You don't have to be healthy to hate your job.
You don't have to be healthy to be fired or have your job exported.
You don't have to be healthy to be afraid, confused, or doubtful.
You don't have to be healthy to suffer.
You don't have to be healthy to envy the success of others.
You don't have to be healthy to be loved.
All of these "don't have to be healthies" just poured out of me early Monday morning. And it dawned on me in a profound way, that in order to live as many live, health and wellness is just not a requirement. It seemed to be somewhat revealing, especially since I am passionate about helping individuals achieve new levels of health and wellness.
Well, I know, the above statements can sound "negative." But look around you. I'm not complaining or judging anything or anyone. It's just what I see. The way many people are living their lives makes an intentional effort at creating health and wellness optional.
So, what are the reasons to be healthy and well? There are many, and we'll look at those at another time. In the meantime, I invite you to look around and see if you can find some reasons that people aren't pursuing health and wellness - and post your findings by clicking on "comments" below. And then, stop for some reflection and consider why today might be the day to step up your own health and wellness to a whole new level.
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