"We cannot waste time. We can only waste ourselves". George Matthew Adams

Over and over again, in life, I keep hearing about time. How everyone has the same 24 hours or time waits for no one or all we have IS time. I found this particular quote interesting, because it explores time on a much deeper level giving us the responsibility and power over it.

In this instance, time is not our enemy; we are. Yes, we each have the same 24 hours and what are we doing with it? Are we spending it sitting around watching TV or focusing our lives on others or are we out there engaged in our own lives fulfilling it to the end of our wildest dreams?

True, we all need casual time and rest but in the grand scheme of things - the big picture -, are we loving and nurturing enough to ourselves that we're out there living life to its greatest extent with authenticity and passion?

Just this morning, while clicking out of Hotmail, an MSN article entitled "What Happy People Know", caught my attention. Considering myself, for the most part, one of the happy ones, I read the article and found myself reassured by its content.

First on the list, happy people possess body wisdom. No, they're not all doctors or scientists but people who know and listen to their bodies. According to the article's author, Micheal Segell, a common denominator among this group is either some sort of small injury, weight, stress or even shyness issues leading to a more keen sense of physical awareness. These individuals then take the time to learn basic nutrition, exercise and self-healing techniques creating a health and fitness lifestyle that fits their needs.

Second, are the benefits received from physical pleasure whether it be hard work or a healthy sex life.

Third, good health is seen as a moral obligation; they see life as a gift that can be taken away at any time and to live irresponsibly dishonors that gift.

Fourth, they take a hit as a gift turning life's ups and downs into personal empowerment.

I strongly suggest you read the full article. Enjoy!

Here's the link: http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100252240&gt1=31036