Steve is reading "Starship Troopers" out loud to the family. The book is really good and I am learning a lot about my husband (for those who may not know, Starship Troopers is basically a military book set in the future).
One of the themes in the book, so far, is value. What is of value and how do determine the value? The book explains that all the best things in life are not free (despite the song), but can not be purchased with money either. All the truly important things are paid for by sacrifice, hard work, endurance, etc. And in truth, the only thing that we, as humans, own that has value is our life. Thus, laying down our life for others or for a cause (I am thinking the Revolutionary War since we are studying that in history) is paying for something of value with the greatest value we own. Hope that sentence makes sense.
Probably an odd thought on a walking journey blog, but it has mean thinking...the goal is to be healthy. What price am I willing to pay for that health? I can't purchase my health with money - but I can purchase it with my habits, my time and my hard work. If I truly value health or if I see health as a having high value than I will pay the price for it. It is really that simple.
Do I value my health? Am I willing to pay the price? Honestly, I think I am still deciding. I think being healthy has value, but I also haven't been paying a very high price for it. Sure, I am being consistent and I have established a habit, but deep down, I know I could do more and I should do more. Perhaps my actions suggest that I don't really see being healthy as valuable as I profess.
Just something to think about...
Happy Walking!
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