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Now let’s get started by talking about wealth and how it relates to health and running. If this has you wondering how I’m going to tie all this together, let me ask you this question. Have you ever heard the proverb that “Health is Wealth?” Honestly I have but never gave it much thought until I read an article published by Runner’s World recently.
In the article titled, "I Thought a Driver Was Going to Heckle Me on My Run. I’m Still Thinking About What He Said,” the writer, Theo Kahler, relayed the story of an early morning run he was on with a friend when a driver passed by and yelled out “Health is Wealth!” At first Theo said he was confused since he normally hears “Run, Forrest, Run.” But when the driver repeated the proverb as he gave a thumbs up, Theo gave a thumbs up in return and was thankful for the encouragement.
It goes without saying that there are many health benefits of running. Check out these seven benefits of jogging regularly, and seven benefits of running every day which shows that you don't have to be fast, but you do have to be consistent. And believe me, this consistency will profit you in so many ways! Without further ado, let's dive into the meaning of this proverb and some of the ways we prosper when we have good health.
"Health is wealth" means that good physical and mental health (something running helps provide) is a far more valuable and essential asset than financial wealth, as it enables one to enjoy life, pursue goals, and achieve overall well-being. Without good health, the satisfaction and enjoyment that money can bring are diminished, making health the true foundation for a fulfilling and prosperous life. See where I'm going with this? Health is our most valuable asset!!!
Here's a further breakdown of the meaning along with a few reasons why "Health is Wealth":
It enables other pursuits: When you are healthy, you have the energy, mental clarity, and strength to work, study, and care for others, which are often prerequisites for accumulating financial wealth.
Money cannot buy health: While wealth can provide comfort and support well-being, it cannot restore lost health, emphasizing the irreplaceability of good physical and mental condition. Hence the reason it's important to maintain healthy habits (like running, eating well, and stress management) over a lifetime.
Illness can quickly diminish wealth: In the form of missed work days, doctor copays, hospital bills, and pharmaceutical expenses, poor health can quickly wipe out a person's savings and keep them from building it back up. Long-term illness can be even more financially devastating.
It leads to happiness: Health allows you to experience life's simple pleasures and provides a sense of fulfillment and happiness that money alone cannot guarantee. Think about the things you can see while hiking or running at the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. Without good health, the vast "wealth" of nature would be inaccessible.
It leads to happiness: Health allows you to experience life's simple pleasures and provides a sense of fulfillment and happiness that money alone cannot guarantee. Think about the things you can see while hiking or running at the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park. Without good health, the vast "wealth" of nature would be inaccessible.
And there you have it friends, the proverb "Health is Wealth" encourages prioritizing your health so that you can live a long, vibrant, and joyful life. So take it to heart and remember that running is one of the greatest ways a person can improve their mental and physical health. After all, movement is medicine... both for preventing illness and treating it. So get out there and get in a run today. It's one of the best investments you can make in your health and your life. Happy Running!
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