On the morning news I heard a broadcaster say that he considered every day over 80 as borrowed time. He was making this remark in regard to Joe Paterno’s death at the age of 85. As a wellness coach and Baby Boomer about to turn 50, I found this remark to be completely inaccurate.

If we go through life thinking we’re on “borrowed” time, what kind of energy are we creating within our bodies and our world? To me “borrowed” is a type of scarcity. Living in scarcity is common to many. Examples of this type of thinking are “it’s never enough,” “it’s always a struggle,” and “everything has a price.” When it comes to our overall health, this type of attitude creates a tremendous amount of stress and stress can kill us.

Instead of being on “borrowed time,” what if every day (not just those after 80) was considered a “gift?” Envision that “it is enough” and you are grateful for what you have. What if instead of scarcity you had abundance? As Wayne Dyer once said, “Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.” Imagine the effect on your health and wellbeing if you simply “tuned-in” to the gifts your life has to offer. Sound good?

It is easy to “tune into” the abundance of your life. All you have to do is choose it. That’s right. Simply shift your thoughts on how you view your life from the negative to the positive and notice how rich and well your life becomes.

Be Present, Be Purposeful, Be Well.

To your wellness!