We can see dandelions as a weed that invades the pristine beauty of our gardens.
Or, we can see it as a beautiful flower or a fluffy white ball to wish upon or as a source of nourishing food and drink.

We can see a mud puddle and see only dirty shoes, soiled clothes, and stained carpets.
Or, we can see it as a pool to stomp in, splash around in, and have fun.

We can feel a wind and worry about how it will muss our hair or toss leaves on our manicured lawns.
Or, we can close our eyes, let it massage our face, and imagine we’re soaring on an updraft like an eagle.

We can see a rain storm and see only that we will be drenched, depressed by the grayness, and that the warm rays of the sun will disappear.
Or, we can sing and play in the rain as if it was a water fountain, realize the raindrops are nourishing our gardens, and think warmly of the sun that still shines above the gray clouds.

How do you choose to view attending to your health?

As a chore? As something the government guidelines say you should do a certain number of minutes a day or in a particular combination of foods or by not doing this or not doing that? As a requirement to check off your “To Do” list, if you get around to doing it at all?

Or as a gift to yourself? As a way to keep your mind, body and spirit strong and functioning in a way that will help you reach your goals? As a means to the end of being a successful person who can give of themselves freely since their cup is filled to overflowing?

How do you choose to view attending to your health? It may make all the difference.

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