Health is a choice, generally speaking. Yet, in a society that is rife with unhealthy food choices, demands on finances, and a healthcare system that is marginal at best, many struggle to sustain adequate health and wellness. It is up to each person to do what they can in the maintenance of their health and functionality.
The vital connection between physical health and spiritual well-being cannot be over-emphasized. Individuals, by caring for their bodies through proper nutrition, rest, and exercise, by default, express their spiritual nature. Neglect or overindulgence can lead to illness, while balanced self-care fosters harmony between spirit and matter, enhancing life's experiences and spiritual connectivity.
To be on a bicycle bestows a sense of freedom and enjoyment to the individual cyclist.
The lack of care is evident in how humans interact with a) the environment b) each other c) themselves. The level of disconnectedness in each of these areas is reflective of the extent to which of lack of caring abounds.
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