Health is Wealth
Firstly, we need to become more sensitised about health issues like wellness, medical awareness, prevention, a balanced diet, regular exercise, etc. What is your health worth? Health is priceless and invaluable, and there is no comparison to its value. Actually, a lot of people realise it after they have been sick or have some serious health issue. Health is such a crucial issue in our life that we should be more aware of its importance for the sake of our well-being. We live in an environment which is becoming increasingly polluted and insecure, if not unstable and perilous. Four important factors that greatly affect our lives are food, environment, diseases and stress.
The ancient Greek philosopher Thales (Miletus, 624 – 546 BC), from Miletus stated a famous quote:’’A sound mind in a sound body” which signifies the sound relationship that has to be cultivated between the mind and body. Health is complete only if it relates to both: mind and body in oneness and in harmonious balance creates joy and happiness. In order to appreciate ourselves and the profound meaning of life itself, we need to feel its immense value with gratitude and not to take it for granted. Life is such a gift, and it was granted to us by our Creator God for free, of course through our own parents as His tools. Furthermore, the benefits that come with the application of such a healthy lifestyle, both mentally and physically are amazing if we only think how valuable it is to enjoy an increased self-esteem, better mood, mental alertness and an overall wellbeing and performance. The mind should be in a position to dictate and have the body follow and apply the mind's commands. An educated mind with high moral standards and ethics would be the guide to implement such values in life and society.
To pursue and achieve mind-body unity and balance is a cherished goal that, when attained, fills a person with confidence and a sense of achievement. Of course, this is a process that requires several stages of growth to reach the expected standard of mental, emotional and physical completion and maturity. “If you want to feel connected to your own purpose, know this for certain: Your purpose will only be found in service to others, and in being connected to something far greater than your mind/body/ego.” Wayne Dyer In order for our mind to spiritually grow, it needs the parental attachment that is expressed through parental love, warmth and acceptance. When you embrace your baby as God’s entrusted gift to you, expressed through his divine grace, then there is no doubt that this child will grow in the most ideal place, under the best possible conditions to achieve maturity and excellence in life. Any of us who haven’t had such profound emotional, affectionate and heartwarming experiences are surely deprived of such touching, life-changing experiences. And it’s absolutely true that we cannot give what we don’t have. Simply put, you cannot give love if you haven’t received or experienced love in your life, especially as a kid. Education starts at home and within the family, which is the school and beehive of emotional health, love and acceptance.
Ηealth is a unique gift from Heaven and we should cherish it and not take it for granted. Our body is a holy sanctuary and God’s Temple according to Jesus Christ. And we have an explicit command not to abuse it. 1 Corinthians 6:19 “You know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God, don't you? You do not belong to yourselves.” Unfortunately, the majority of people spend their lives without the awareness of value and identity that defines a true human being as God’s creation whatsoever. Even though our purpose and value is given and set by the Divine, we are those who are supposed to have the awareness of self value and give value to our actions and especially raise the value and status of the people surrounding us. “To get rich never risk your health. For it is the truth that health is the wealth of wealth.” – Richard Baker
How grateful one should be to have been born without any serious health problems and be happy to enjoy life as a physically unimpaired and wholesome individual. How many of our fellow men cannot enjoy life because they are crippled, disabled mentally or physically? We should always have a good attitude, empathy and understanding towards such people. They should feel accepted, embraced, understood and equally treated by all members of society.
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