Nothing Is Worth More Than This Day
That is what the medallion around my neck says.
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I bought it for myself a few weeks ago. I didn't realize how important that phrase would become to me.
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Many of you know that I've been doing a little rowing lately. And that I've been trying to lose some weight. I am getting more comfortable in my single and the pounds are coming off in a healthy way.
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But this experience has done something I didn't expect.
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It's given me back myself.
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I feel more like me than I have in several years. I'm achy and sore in many places from the rowing and the gym. I'm hungry sometimes...but not all the time. And I've not gone on some crazy diet that is unmanageable. Just watching what I'm eating and writing it down so I know my total calorie count each day.
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But Nothing Is Worth More Than This Day.
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And Nothing Is Worth More Than I Am.
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Sounds self centered and I suppose it is. But if I'm not whole, healthy and happy...what good am I to any of the people I love?
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What good can I do in this world?
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It's important to me to make a difference. With my family. With my rowers. In my work on the big red truck. In my community.
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So here is my challenge to ya'll.
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Look at your life. Ask yourself " Am I taking care of me so I can take care of my people?"
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Make the changes in your life so you can be the best you you can be. That's what we all want for you.
.
I bought it for myself a few weeks ago. I didn't realize how important that phrase would become to me.
.
Many of you know that I've been doing a little rowing lately. And that I've been trying to lose some weight. I am getting more comfortable in my single and the pounds are coming off in a healthy way.
.
But this experience has done something I didn't expect.
.
It's given me back myself.
.
I feel more like me than I have in several years. I'm achy and sore in many places from the rowing and the gym. I'm hungry sometimes...but not all the time. And I've not gone on some crazy diet that is unmanageable. Just watching what I'm eating and writing it down so I know my total calorie count each day.
.
But Nothing Is Worth More Than This Day.
.
And Nothing Is Worth More Than I Am.
.
Sounds self centered and I suppose it is. But if I'm not whole, healthy and happy...what good am I to any of the people I love?
.
What good can I do in this world?
.
It's important to me to make a difference. With my family. With my rowers. In my work on the big red truck. In my community.
.
So here is my challenge to ya'll.
.
Look at your life. Ask yourself " Am I taking care of me so I can take care of my people?"
.
Make the changes in your life so you can be the best you you can be. That's what we all want for you.
3 comments:
I am afraid that at 62 my great days are behind me. I'll settle for good enough and work from there. I am going to do more time on the recumbent trainer this year so I can start out in better shape. You and Kris both looked good. We rode 8 miles and chatted most of the way. MUD
So.., you asked and so I'll tell you, I know I need to drink less, eat less, weigh less, but in many ways I choose not to care so much about it. I am still attempting balance internally. In time, each day, I can feel a steadiness. I sense a sway back to center. The course is uncertain, but certainty is unimportant. Living life, loving fully, giving without expectation..and yes being aware of one's being is truth enough, for now....
Causing me to think...
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