“The Sun never shined on a cause of greater worth.” – Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
Thomas Paine was referring to the “cause” that many today call the “American experiment.” I believe the current state of each of our nation’s individual’s personal health is a cause that runs a close second to the original ideas our country was founded. This summer, we once again celebrated the birth of my daughter (she turned 4 on July 4th) and the birth of this American experiment called the United States. But as I looked at my daughter that day becoming lost in all the family, love and other wonderful things she has ahead of her in life, I admit I am not as optimistic about our country, specifically our state of health and fitness.
It got me wondering whether the Declaration of Independence could be used by those interested as more than simply a metaphor, but a commitment and personal declaration to unlearn and let go of all that is holding them back from living a life filled with health and vitality.
I submit that it can indeed.
Therefore, in honor of the 4th of July, I have developed a unique Declaration of Independence recreated through the prism of one’s personal health. With it, you can declare your independence from a former lifestyle and all the resulting chronic pains and sickness, weight loss challenges and external dependence I believe is keeping so many people from fully expressing their health.
This was definitely a fun and educational project, as I love to learn, teach and coach through the prism of health and fitness.
What if we can become a healthier nation AND learn a bit more about our founding history … are you kidding me? I covered many topics in this document that I believe, and have personally witnessed, plague many people during their journey towards a healthier life.
The wording, grammar, punctuation and organization are spot on to the original document.
Please, check it out and tell me what you think. If you are considering committing to your own weight management and healthy lifestyle journey, do the following 3 steps:
- open up this PDF document
- print it out
- sign the bottom and immediately begin to take ownership of your health today.
Good luck and God Bless … and let me know how reading through this document effects how you envision your own personal health today and going forward.
Open the PDF: My Personal Health Declaration of Independence.
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*Updated note – I created this during the summer of 2012 – it is now Sept of 2013, and the next phase of Obamacare goes into effect January 1st. Unfortunately, it is becoming quite scary how politically polarizing everything, including our health care and insurance coverage is becoming in our country. Now more than ever, it is vital to seriously consider the ideas contained in this document, as I believe the best way to go about your business is to stay as far off of the health care grid as you can. For more on that … please check out my “Restoring Your Health – Six Keys to Health and Vitality” article.
Thanks again!
