Health and the Gift of Life

     It may sound cliché to say, "I thank God for a reasonable portion of health and strength", but it is a statement worth examining. Only in those times that our health is compromised or our life is threatened do we come to really appreciate the reasonable portion of health and strength that most of us enjoy. When we consider the number of people in our communities who are oppressed with the daily plight of terminal conditions, we should really take the time to be grateful. One of the best ways for us to show our gratitude is to get out of isolation, enter into the community and live life to the fullest. There is a lot of living to be done and there are plenty of people to do it with. Once we get past the fear of the unfamiliar, we are in a good position to launch out into the universe of well being. People who interact and communicate with others are always happier and healthier than people who withdraw and refuse to go out into the world. You know, it is a little scary at first to put yourself out there and see what will happen when you try to make friends, but once you go ahead and let yourself move forward and be seen for who you are and what you have to offer, you will find that you are as loveable as the next person and the next person is just as loveable as you are. Making friends takes courage and time and it costs something, but it is always worth it to build healthy relationships. Building healthy relationships results in the building of a healthy life. Life is a gift worth living and a gift worth giving. Go for it!