Along with sending letters in the mail and talking on phones with a handset and a curly cord, I enjoy listening to the radio. I like the variety--and the live voice on the other end of the airwaves. And a few mornings ago, when I had the radio on while getting ready for work, two things caught my attention--a public service announcement and a song--both of which have been floating around in my head ever since.
"For each hour of regular exercise you get, you'll gain about two hours of additional life expectancy." --American Heart Association"Where you invest your love, you invest your life." --Mumford & Sons, "Awake My Soul"
Each thought is profound on its own. Invest in your life--for your heart's sake. Invest in your heart--for your life's sake. But together? They deliver a terrific jolt of present-moment awareness.
The secret to living the biggest, richest life possible? Hit the gym. Unroll your yoga mat. Chase the puck. Romp around the park with the dogs. Take a long walk. Speak from your heart. Pursue your dreams. Teach. Listen. Say I love you. Make the time. Rinse, lather, repeat.
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P.S. Here's where you can find that stat from the American Heart Association--and a youtube link to "Awake My Soul."
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©2012 Good Karma Housekeeping. Because it's never to late to begin investing in yourself. (Photo by Makena G via Creative Commons.)
