Recently both my parents died and it has affected me in lots of ways. It now means that I need to focus on feeling better and continuing the pedometer steps process, amongst other things. Why am I choosing this focus now when the ‘big’ questions in life are running through my mind? Because my conclusion is that joy in everyday life is the way to living a fulfilled life.
The balance which I achieved previously from having a simple routine such as counting pedometer steps and wearing my pedometer daily has been shaken.
The result is a renewed conviction that total well being includes how well we make ourselves happy and show that perspective to others for them to benefit from the passions which keep our minds and lives robust. Something which causes the body to thrive, the mind to glow and our lives to feel vital, even when as simple as exercise, is essential.
My preference for the exercise side of weight loss, counting pedometer steps in particular, comes from the conviction that exercise adds to my life. It is a tool to help me cope. Others may find an intense interest in the food or diet approach is more for them.
When we search for the ‘answer’ we can find it by treating each day as a treasure, to be spent wisely or joyously, but with a light heart. Make your world view one which supports you.
May 15th, 2010 at 9:02 am
I really like this post and hope to read more like it.