Gratitude #3 - Good Health

Yesterday when I got out of bed, I was thinking how nice it is to live relatively pain-free. I guess I occasionally have a headache and maybe my knees might feel it a bit after running too hard but really, everything just works all of the time. It's something I take for granted. Health is something you just don't think much about until it has changed or until it is gone. Really, aside from having the blessing of family and friends, it is probably the #2 greatest gift. Lately the news of good friends with some life altering health issues got me thinking about my life and whether I'm doing all I can to preserve my health. There is much more I could do but in reality, no matter how diligent you are, good health is a blessing. It can and does absolutely change no matter who you are or what you do. So today, I feel a deep and abiding gratitude for the the blessing of having a wonderful and strong body and for the health and strength needed to accomplish my mission here on earth...whatever it may be.