Life

Posted by Sven

August 25, 2009

One of the dictionary definitions of success is the “attainment of wealth,” but is that really what a successful life is all about? It might be to some, but to others success could be anything. To many, success is when you can look upon your life and know that you have done more good than bad, given more happiness than sadness and seen more pleasure than pain. So how do you achieve this type of success in life?

Do you feel sick?

It all begins with taking care of your self. No matter how much you want to, you can not take care of others without taking care of you first.

Have you ever taken a plane trip? The flight attendant always explains that if the oxygen masks come down, you should place the mask on yourself before placing it on a young child. Most parents, especially mothers, are appalled at this thought.

Let’s think about it. What happens if you get the mask on your child but not on you? The child survives but you do not. Who will take care of your child then, what will his life be to him?

On the other hand, you can look at it this way. You are panicked. The oxygen masks have been released. Something is wrong with the plane. If you put your mask on first, the oxygen will allow you to think more clearly at a time when you need to most and most likely save a life.

So take care of yourself first. Eat balanced meals, exercise on a regular basis, get enough sleep, take time out for just you and listen to your mind and body. They will tell you what you need to do in order to live life!

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