#health

I sometimes joke with friends over Snapchat with photos of vegetable-heavy meals after a long weekend of junk food with the caption "#health", but health is not a joke.  At least not to me.  I can hear my dad's voice now.  He always says to my siblings and I, "Take good care of yourself."  He has said this so many times in my life as a part of a 'see you later' over the phone or after a long bear hug; however, it was only recently that I began to really hear it.  Taking care of myself by being safe in my everyday, but also taking care of myself by maintaining my health and well being.  Earlier this week I was sick and it put a lot into perspective for me.  Two days of feeling horrible, but it was only two days.  It could have been much longer and tougher.  Having excellent health is something not everyone can say they have.  Occasionally I catch myself thinking I experienced the worst day and that my life could be significantly better if it had gone differently, but I have to remind myself that I have a lot to be thankful for in this life.

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver." - Gandhi