Moderation

I mentioned about a client who resolved to lead a more meaningful life in Tsunami New Year's Eve. He said this after the realisation that disaster can strike when you least expect it and take away all that you have and love. Indeed life is fragile and there is no way we can escape the cold unfeeling grasp of mortality. A fellow blogger Grace Chow finally succumbed to her rare disease and has left this world.

A happy-go-lucky friend had treated a few of us to cake. One of us rejected the kind offer, stating she was on a diet. My friend then proceeded to tell the story of how he knew this person who was very controlled by his strict parents when young. The parents had disallowed snacks and any other unhealthy food. His diet comprised mainly of rice, vegetables and plain water. This person was so restricted when young that when he became older and more independant, he began indulging in sweet stuffs till he was diabetic. Doctors are now keeping close tabs on his health. The idea my friend was trying to put across was moderation. There is no point trying to deprive yourself of a good thing because before you know it, you might just lose the privilege to enjoy it. However just don't overdo it.

Moderation is the key to good health. If you feel you have eaten a little beyond your fill, then perhaps you can jog it off later. Overworking yourself will only be debilitative as getting ample rest will allow you to perform better at work. This may sound like common knowledge but there are still those who don't listen.

A neighbourhood friend once told me that it's just not practical to live everyday as if it were your last as so many people have advised because then there will be no need to plan for a tomorrow and everyone would just live for the day. Life is about give and take. You win some, you lose some. There is a certain balance in this world though we not be able always to see it.