We Need the Sour to Appreciate the Sweet

(photo:Dan Gavere)


Living a healthier lifestyle has kept me from becoming sick for a long time. That is, until this past winter. I stopped taking my multi-vitamin a couple of months ago and almost immediately there was an onslaught of viruses and injuries that slapped me in the face unexpectedly. First there was a headcold, then a sinus infection, followed by a low back injury, the stomach flu, and most recently a headcold/flu/stomach flu combo that's been going around. (After that I began taking my multivitamin again and completely swear by it)

I believe everything happens for a reason to teach a lesson. This rash of illness that came over me is no exception. I realized that I have been taking my health for granted for so long! Now that I have been laid up a few times I realize wholeheartedly that WITHOUT YOUR HEALTH, NOTHING ELSE MATTERS!! For example if you have a ton of money, but are so sick you can't spend and enjoy it then who cares? If you can't work, then you can't MAKE money. If the waves are perfect, but you can't paddle out to them it's so frustrating!

With that said, I begin to appreciate those little things again. Getting up in the morning and enjoying a yummy cup of coffee before meeting my client. Running on the beach with my dog. Paddling my stand up board out to some clean, glassy waves. Spending time with my friends. Watching a beautiful hawaiian sunset. A rainbow. Laughing so hard you think your stomach will explode. I nice hot shower.

It's wonderful to be feeling better again and I suppose sometimes most of us need the 'Sour' to appreciate the 'Sweet'. I will never take my health for granted again! Each day of being healthy and functional is such a gift!