One places no value on good health - the ability to walk at any pace, sit down or stand when you want to, turn your neck and eat any food- until the ability is gone for any particular reason.
The French would say Bonne santé! With that flourish that comes with the language. And it brings an image to mind- having good health is almost synonymous to being alive! Not just existing! But with springs in your step, eyes bright and intelligent and an imaginary glass of wine in your hand as you waltz through life.
It’s infectious and most enviable. It says to anybody watching that life is worth living and yes, it can be lived indeed!
That tells me that being in good health is more than just my body being medically fit, but my mind and spirit being up to par as well. Many body-healthy intelligent people are dragging their spirits on the ground right behind them. They just can’t seem to have any spark. And look how many times you’ve crossed the road, or dodged just in time behind a door to avoid that guy with permanent high spirits but no substance (mentally lazy- perhaps you call him a bore?)
Anyway, let’s celebrate our health and appreciate it. There’s nothing like it at all.
I feel you!.....and im determined to hang on to that 'glass of wine in my hand as i waltz through life!' It's such a fabulous way to look at life! :)
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