Until you want to get well, you won't take the steps to become well.
I learned this secret 12 years ago when I decided to get well. I had high blood pressure and high cholesterol and was at the highest weight I ever was, and as a result, other problems presented themselves. I decided I didn't want the rest of my life to be in sickness if there was anything I could do about it. I wanted to live my life healthy and strong, so I could enjoy all that God has in store for me, and it'll be wonderful to say on my deathbed that I did my best for myself.
I lost a lot of weight, felt like I looked pretty good, could walk further than I had in a long time, and felt amazing, so I stopped working so hard. While I kept up a plant-based way of eating, I mostly just coasted along.
Then, I became a full-time caregiver to my parent, and while it was a great privilege to be in that position, I became somewhat loosey-goosey in looking after myself.
I had to look at myself and ask, "What's next?"
Here's the thing: my goal hasn't changed. I want to live my life healthy and strong so I can enjoy all that God has in store for me. It'll be wonderful to say on my deathbed that I did my best for myself.
I love that I'm getting older and what I get to do in this life. I aim to be as healthy and as strong as I can so that I can continue living my life my way.
So, here I am - not pretending to be perfect, but moving forward to improving daily.
Where do you see yourself as you get older? Is the person you are today who you want to be moving forward?
Would you join me? -- imperfect people, living imperfect lives, giving it all we have.
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