By David Tepera, June 8, 2022
Who said life was easy? No matter what your situation may be, each day will have challenges.
As we grew up, we had challenges of school, competitions, socializing and learning to be responsible. As adults, we face the challenges of finances, work, marriage and children.
Once you reach old age and retirement, the challenges become more health-related.
Now, as we look at or look over our lives, you should realize that you got back what you put into it.
If you’re struggling financially, have you put in the time and dedication into your occupation? Are you really worth your paycheck? Have you proven your work ethic to get the promotion or pay raise? If not, step up your game and put more into it.
How’s the relationship with your spouse going? Is it a partnership or one-sided? Do you treat each other with respect and love as you did while dating? Whatever the situation may be, you’re receiving what you put into it.
How’s your health these days? Are you content losing your breath while tying your shoes? Admit it, you feel depressed because of the lack of exercise and bad diet. Remember, you’re in your condition from what you put into it.
Here’s the good news. Starting today and moving forward, the old you is over and the new you has begun. All it takes is putting on your sneakers and walking out the door. Yes, you’re going to walk around the block and sweat. At first, you’ll feel uncomfortable, but when you’re done, you’ll feel accomplished. You need to cleanse those impurities and negative thoughts from your body.
You’re also going to drive to the grocery store and purchase healthy foods, vegetables and fruit. What you’ll soon find is that it’s cheaper to cook healthy than it is to drive through the grease pit.
It took years for you to be in the shape you’re in, so don’t get discouraged because it will take time to gain your health back. But each day is another day to create a quality of life.
Who cares if you still have fat or loose skin on different places on your body? Don’t get caught up trying to look like someone you’re not.
There’s a beautiful person in each of us. This person is kind, generous and respectful to all people.
I promise, within a short period of time, with a healthier lifestyle, you’ll release that beautiful person within you. You’re going to love what you receive from what you’re putting into it.