August 31, 2023 – A

Two Canadian researchers writing a philosophy of health
defined health as "ease of functioning."

I have expanded that definition by adding
"in the service of the joy of life."

We have to be doing
what brings joy to life in our life
if we would be healthy.

What would that be for you?

For me it would be writing myself into being 
each day,
and taking/toying/playing with the images
that I include with my writing.

Reading the right kind of book,
listening to the right kind of music
(Not while reading)
and engaging in the right kind of conversation
are also joys.

Drinking the right kind of coffee
and eating the right kind of food,
looking out the window,
etc.

The list has to be adapted to my ease of functioning,
and as the aging process
reduces my physical abilities,
my joy of life will dwindle
to the point of being ready
for death when it comes.

Being able to talk--and laugh--
about the way things are,
helps me accommodate myself to them
as time goes by.

And that means having the right kind of people
in my life
to hear what I have to say
and laugh along with me
all the way.

I think the right kind of companionship/company
is essential to our health 
and well-being,
and I appreciate your playing that role 
in my life!

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