Today is National Health Appreciation Day (HAD).
No it’s not.
I just made that up. But why shouldn’t it be?
Over the last 2 weeks I have caught myself saying,
“At least I have my health”
…at least four times. And I meant it every time.
I have friends, friends-of-friends, family, and neighbors who are struggling with health issues and it really has made me stop and think how truly blessed I am. I take for granted that I have the strength to workout, to do the little things like lift, stretch, move without pain, and breath without effort–when so many people cannot.
So in celebration of HAD, I propose we all hit the pause button. Instead of complaining about the things we do not have or the things we do not want to do, let’s celebrate the things we can do and get to do today. I think that’s what Health Appreciation Day is all about.
Now I really must go plan the festivities for November which I am declaring Health Appreciation Month. I know, I know, I can be such a HAM!
Fit Chick in the City says:
October 12th 2010Great idea, Joanna! We really need to focus on the fact that we do have the ability to workout and enjoy physical activity and not everyone had that. Great, positive thought to start my day.
MizFit says:
October 12th 2010LORDY I AGREE!!
even with all my backlamentations as of late!
Jessica@HowSweet says:
October 12th 2010So true! I find myself saying the same. Very important!
MrsFatass says:
October 12th 2010I always want to leave some smart comment, then I read your last line and just giggle and the smart drains out. But yes! I, too, have said many times over the last year “Well, I’ve got my health” so I shall partake of the festivities with you.
Kerri O says:
October 12th 2010Love it. I read somewhere that gratitude was the healthiest emotion?…something like that.
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
October 12th 2010Oh my goodness, it’s so important to appreciate our health! That’s something I’m so struggling with now. Even though I can breathe and sit up straight it kills me that I can’t walk much or that standing hurts. I’m working on the positivity. Slowly…
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
October 12th 2010I bet you could get this day to be official!
MOM says:
October 12th 2010YES!
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
October 12th 2010So true!!!!!!!!!!!! I met with a high school friend I had not seen in 15 years or so. She is a thyroid cancer survivor…. told us what she went thru… I am lucky I can do what I can do!
sian-GirlGetStrong says:
October 12th 2010my aunt is struggling with lung cancer and she says she is sleeping about 18 hours or MORE per day…she has no hair and everything is such a struggle for her…..go glad she came to our canadian thanksgiving this weekend..thank the dear lord for the body I have and all of its wiggling bits too!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says:
October 12th 2010I appreciate my health today.
P.A. says:
October 12th 2010Let’s have an AMEN!!
Erin says:
October 12th 2010I appreciate the health of my family and friends.
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says:
October 12th 2010i love this!!! I think about that everytime something doesnt go my way!
FatFighterTV says:
October 12th 2010Yes, we definitely need to be grateful for what we have. Can’t wait for HAM! Sounds like a fun month. :)