Health is defined as freedom from sickness and disease. The World Health Organization defines health as physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease. Wealth is defined as a great quantity or store of money, valuable possessions, property or other riches.
We likely all know someone who has neglected their health while focusing on building their wealth. We often take our health for granted and only when someone we care about becomes seriously ill do we realize its importance. Does it have to be this way? Can we have both health and wealth?
We place so much importance on the almighty dollar. It never ceases to amaze me what lengths people will go to in order to make money yet they can't find an extra hour a day to exercise in order to stay healthy long enough to enjoy all their hard earned money. Without your health, what do you really have? When you are suffering from heart disease, will you be thinking "Thank goodness I have lots of money" or will you be thinking "I wish I had taken better care of myself"?
Sure, wealth can buy the best health care but it can also buy you healthy foods, gym memberships, personal training and other preventative measures. With good health you will always have the ability to make money and create the life you desire.
Maybe it is all in the way we see wealth. I am wealthy, not because of the size of my bank account, because of my family, friends and health. Your loved ones would surely choose for you to live a long, healthy life rather than cashing in on a hefty inheritance. Your health is a blessing that money can't buy. Make an investment into yourself today.
Say it! Mean it! Do it!
