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Writer's pictureLuna Plena

21 Quotes for Embracing the Gift of Good Health and Life's Simple Joys

Updated: Jul 27



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It's been some time since my last post, and I trust this post finds you all in good health and spirits. Do you consider yourself health-conscious? What daily rituals do you undertake to maintain your well-being?


"Health" was a concept that seldom crossed my mind in the past. When you're young, occasional bouts of illness seem transient, and bouncing back to your usual self happens effortlessly. It's easy to overlook the significance of good health.


However, March brought forth a health challenge that shook me to my core. For more than two weeks, I grappled with excruciating headaches. While I've coped with migraines since childhood, this particular episode eclipsed any previous encounters. Neither over-the-counter remedies nor prescribed medications provided relief. Even a CT head scan yielded no answers.


The cause remained elusive, and effective treatment seemed out of reach. Those weeks tested me in ways I never imagined. Thankfully, with time and rest, the pain gradually subsided, and I emerged from that ordeal grateful for relief.


This experience served as a poignant reminder of the precious gift of good health and the folly of taking it for granted. It underscored the imperative of nurturing ourselves through wholesome habits encompassing nourishing foods, restorative sleep, and regular physical activity. The mere thought of reliving that agony is enough to propel me toward a lifestyle centered on wellness and balance.


Let us pause to celebrate our health and revel in life's simple pleasures that enrich our existence.


As the age-old adage goes, "Health is wealth."



A quotation by Ralph Waldo Emerson on a green abstract background

"The first wealth is health." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Your health is your greatest gift. Never take it for granted." - Anonymous
"Health is the greatest of human blessings." – Hippocrates

A quotation by Elbert Hubbard on a green abstract background

"If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want." – Elbert Hubbard
"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, but it is also the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." – John F. Kennedy
"Your body hears everything your mind says." – Naomi Judd

A quotation by Jim Rohn on a green abstract background

"Take care of your body; it's the only place you have to live." – Jim Rohn
"What drains your spirit drains your body. What fuels your spirit fuels your body." – Caroline Myss
"Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work." - Ralph Marston

A quotation by Lailah Gifty Akita on a green abstract background

"Let your body be your holy temple." – Lailah Gifty Akita


It's often life's simplest joys that bring us the greatest happiness:


A quotation by Grizz Chapman on a beige abstract background

"When you go through something, you learn to appreciate little things – the birds, trees, flowers." – Grizz Chapman
"It's the little things, I expect. Little treasures we find without knowing their origin. And they come when we least expect them. It's beautiful when you think about it." – T.J. Klune
"Learn to appreciate small quiet moments, the ocean, a walk on the beach, time alone, your health, your strength, your smile, and your life." – Germany Kent

A quotation by Slaven Vujic on a beige abstract background

"Rejoice in small things, and they will continue to grow." – Slaven Vujic
"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing." – Camille Pissarro
"We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love." – Mother Teresa

A quotation by Iris Murdoch on a beige abstract background

"One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats, and if some of these can be inexpensive and quickly produced, so much the better." – Iris Murdoch
"Most people seem to want tremendous improvement instantly. But you'll probably find it's the little things you do that eventually add up to big results." – Joel Weldon
"Gratitude magnifies the pleasures you get from life." – Robert Emmons


A quotation by Sharon Draper on a beige abstract background

"Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It's the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events. Joy comes in sips, not gulps." – Sharon Draper
"It's a tough life, and it's the little things that get us through the day." – Jeffery Deaver


Let's cherish our health and the myriad blessings that adorn our lives each day.

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