As I reflected on the quote above, I
was reminded of several things. For one, health is not only a gift, it is a
responsiblity. We make choices every day that affect our overall physical,
emotional and spiritual health. What we put into our bodies and minds has
immediate and/or long-term influence in our lives. Something as simple as
complaining about a frustrated goal or dreaded appointment can keep us from
feeling gratitude and hope. Something seemingly innocuous as snacking on sweets
can spoil our appetite for healthy foods and contribute to our feelings of guilt
and lack of self-control.
Taking good care of ourselves is an ongoing process and challenge that can become an established way of life with commitment, discipline and practice. The more we practice healthy habits of body and mind, the more likely they will come naturally to us. With practice, we can feed our minds and bodies with what is good for them, and we can have better health.
Taking good care of ourselves is an ongoing process and challenge that can become an established way of life with commitment, discipline and practice. The more we practice healthy habits of body and mind, the more likely they will come naturally to us. With practice, we can feed our minds and bodies with what is good for them, and we can have better health.
Now if we have health, that is, if
our minds and bodies are well taken care of, we will most likely be happy as it
stands to reason. In that case, happiness is actually a byproduct of a healthy
body, soul, and spirit. And furthermore, if we have both health and happiness,
we are wealthy indeed. Now the last part of the quote is what I spent a little
more time thinking about. It states that with health and happiness we have all
the wealth we need. Yet, despite having this wealth, it may not be all we
want.
Does this imply that we can still be
happy and not have what we want? We may have what we need, but is it enough?
Does not having what we want justify unhappiness? To some of us it does. We
are not happy unless we have what we want. But to be happy in the midst of not
having what we want suggests a way of being that leaves our inner joy intact.
Is it hope that keeps us believing? Is it gratitude that keeps us fulfilled? Is
it patience that helps us to appreciate and live in the now? Is it peace that
keeps us secure? Is it love that satisfies our deepest
longings?
The next time not having what we want tempts to rob us of true inner joy and peace, maybe we ought to ask ourselves how much our health is worth. Are we not wealthy when we see the good, hope and believe the best, release doubts, fears, and anger, receive and give love and thanks? And are we not wealthy when we awaken to a new day with strength and vitality, seeing the light, breathing fresh air, and ready to fulfill our day's purpose and enjoy life's simple blessings?
Health, happiness, and wealth....
suddenly they all seem to come together.
Reflections on Health, Happiness
& Wealth
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Krystal Kuehn, MA, LPC, LLP, NCC is a licensed professional counselor, best-selling author, teacher, and musician. She specializes in helping people live their best life now, reach their full potential, overcome barriers, heal from their past, and develop a lifestyle of health, happiness, and love. Krystal is the cofounder of NewDayCounseling.org, a relationship counseling, family counseling center, specializing in helping individuals, couples and families with professional counseling services for relationship problems, parenting issues, depression, anxiety as well a s substance abuse classes, anger management groups, and more. Krystal is also cofounder of StopSuicideSong.com and BeHappy4Life.com as well as Facebook.com/WordsOfInspiration and several blogs.
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