In 1975, someone got the idea that a rock could be the perfect pet. It didn’t require feeding or cleaning up after, petting, or attention. It essentially didn’t require any responsibility from the owner at all. For a brief six months it was a hit, a phenomenon even, until everyone realized that it was indeed just a rock with a birth certificate and proof of pedigree.
It was a glorified rock. $3.95 for a rock. Some of you may be balking while the rest of you are smiling because you purchased one back then. It was reported that nearly 5 million were sold during that six month period, effectively proving that any idea can become a profitable one. Even a simple stone can be romanticized.
When it comes to health, there are many “romantic” and glorified concepts for testing, therapy, and treatment. It’s okay to get caught up with the fad of the times, especially if it motivates you towards good health. Today it seems like everywhere you look there are Zumba studios. In the 90’s it was Billy Blanks and the Tai Bo videos in everyone’s DVD players. In the 80’s it was Richard Simmons getting everyone to sweat to the oldies through their VCRs.
Health can always be found when you remember that the key ingredient is responsibility. If you place too much faith in pills or surgeries (which require no responsibility on your part), you will miss out on good health. Sure, there are times when those may make sense and are absolutely necessary, but probably not as often as you think.
The ideas of surgery and medication have surprisingly become romantic notions. It’s amazing how often you can hear people comparing and nearly bragging about their drugs or surgical procedures as if they were badges of honor or battle wounds that they survived. Do you see the romance? I sure don’t.
Unfortunately there is no romance when it comes to great health. It requires hard work and dedication. It requires exercising regularly. It requires making wise choices when it comes to nutrition. It requires keeping up your appointments with your chiropractic care. It requires YOU being responsible for YOUR health.
No romance. No rocks.
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