Sometimes we have to take a moment to step back and look at things from a different perspective. We get so used to thinking, talking and seeing ourselves in a certain way that we can lose sight of who we are and what we have in our lives. Fitness and the ability to try and keep ourselves in shape are an absolute privilege and blessing. Many of the expectations we place on ourselves are based on some pretty vain and many times, ridiculous standards and we forget about health and just look for the beauty aspect and benefits of it all. So it is important to remember that while it is nice to have six pack abs there are those out there who do not always get to share in that experience.
Labor Day weekend for me is all about that perspective on life and the blessing I have physically. Since I was a boy I have watched the Jerry Lewis Telethon for MDA and I have always been moved by the efforts to help people with Muscular Dystrophies so much so, that it shaped the major decisions in my life in what I do and what I can do with my abilities to help others learn, participate and be successful at making a healthier life. You may not enjoy the show, you may not like the host, you don’t even have to watch but I hope you won’t let that rob you of a chance to gain or regain some balance in your thinking about having the good fortune to be able to move as you do.
There are so many great organizations that are out there that try to help people. So many causes we almost can become numb to them all. Try to remember it isn’t just about the money these organizations raise; it is about helping your friends, your families and your communities. All of us can be affected with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer or a host of other things at any time so it does matter to us all. Be aware of your opportunity to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and having a body that responds to you the way it does. If you want to donate…do it! You waste more money on other things that never give back and you know it, but if you do not want to donate I hope you do gain a perspective on all you have in life, what is most important and for those things… you are thankful.
http://www.mda.org/home.htm
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx
http://www.cancer.org/
http://www.the3day.org/goto/christinagoodman
