In the middle of a bridge in MoroccoLast week was the middle of the year. It was the middle of my running program. My birthday. I wanted to do an update, a wrap up of the first half of the year. A look towards new goals. A new blog design. Life intervened. It does that sometimes.
I've been thinking a lot about health the last week. Spending time in a hospital does that. I realise there are no guarantees in life.
We talk a lot about health here, creating lasting change. Are we talking about a better life? Does health in the way we speak of it do this for us? Looking back at the last 6 months, I answer with a resounding yes.
These months have changed me not just my body. I live the way I do because it feels great. I've improved my quality of life. My fears of what I would need to become to be healthy were unfounded. But I don't do this for health, I do it because I love it.
Fear does not bind me to health. I don't try to control the way I live because I fear that my actions will make me sick or fat. Sometimes a date with a cake makes me happy. I forgive and that is health. This is a peaceful place, this is bliss.
The last week has made me realise that I wouldn't change anything. How about you?
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I adore that next to last paragraph.
ReplyDeletehave you read the book EAT CAKE? (fiction)
I think youd love it.
happy belated.
Excellent point Spring Girl. Fear is not my driving force either. I try to eat healthy so that I can continue to experience this life in good health as long as possible.
ReplyDeleteYES. Health is a mindset.
ReplyDelete- Sagan
My focus is mostly health for the sake of good health, but I have to admit that fear does play a small role. Or maybe it's practicality? I want to be one of those wise old women who lives on her own and takes care of herself well into her 90s (or beyond.) I do NOT want to become a burden to anyone.
ReplyDeleteBut for the here and now, I just enjoy feeling good. :)
Feeling healthy and strong is a great motivator to stay with this lifestyle. Choosing to eat healthy is something I enjoy now and if I occasionally stray it doesn't matter in the big scheme of things. Fresh food that fuels my body makes me happier than sugary donuts. I also like the fact that now I can look for new challenges in my fitness regime. Life is good.
ReplyDeleteMizFit - Thank you! I will check out the book, sounds interesting especially given my constant desire to bake at the moment.
ReplyDeletePatty - It feels great to be healthy.
Sagan - Yes, it is. That's probably one of the most important aspects.
Cammy - I like that about being a wise old woman and I agree.
Sue - I love the new challenges part of all this health and fitness stuff.