Happy life

In the fast-paced modern society, people rush between high-rise buildings and are busy with complicated affairs, often inadvertently neglecting the most precious wealth in life —— health. Little do they know that health is like a solid cornerstone. Only by strengthening it can we support the towering edifice of a beautiful life. And wellness and exercise are like two crucial keys that open the door to health and lead us to fully enjoy a beautiful life.

Health means not only the absence of physical diseases but also a comprehensive state of good physiological, psychological, and social adaptability. It endows us with abundant energy to meet the challenges of work, a calm mindset to cope with the vicissitudes of life, and a positive attitude to integrate into the diversity of society. With health, when we wake up in the morning, we can feel the warm sun on our faces, breathe fresh air, and start a vibrant day; at work, we can think quickly, focus efficiently, and handle various tasks with ease; in our leisure time, we can gather with relatives and friends to share warm moments and experience the beauty of daily life.

Wellness, as the wisdom crystallization passed down by the Chinese nation for thousands of years, covers many aspects such as diet, work and rest, and emotions. In dietary wellness, it emphasizes “grains for nourishment, fruits for assistance, livestock for benefit, and vegetables for supplementation”, advocating a balanced diet and a combination of coarse and fine grains to enable the body to absorb rich and comprehensive nutrition. Eat more seasonal fruits and vegetables, such as spinach in spring, watermelons in summer, pears in autumn, and radishes in winter. They conform to the natural growth laws and are full of vitality and energy. Avoid excessive consumption of greasy, spicy, and heavily salted foods to relieve the burden on the stomach and intestines and safeguard the internal ecological balance of the body. The work and rest wellness emphasizes conforming to nature's rhythms and following the ancient rule of working at sunrise and resting at sunset. Going to bed early and getting up early allows the body to get sufficient rest and repair at night, just like regularly maintaining a tired machine to make it operate efficiently during the day.

Emotional wellness cannot be ignored either. As the traditional Chinese medicine saying goes, “All diseases stem from qi.” Maintaining an optimistic and open-minded attitude and learning to relieve stress and negative emotions is a good recipe for nourishing the body and mind. In life, setbacks are inevitable, such as job losses and emotional twists and turns. At this time, if we view them with a normal heart and regard them as the grindstones for growth, we can turn hostility into peace and protect our minds from excessive trauma. Relaxing activities such as meditation and yoga provide us with a quiet space for self-reflection and emotional calming, helping us find inner peace in the noisy world.

Exercise, undoubtedly, is the core driving force for health and wellness. As Plato said, “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it.” It is like a refreshing rain pouring on the oasis of life, endowing the body with endless vitality. Whether it is the figure jogging in the park at dawn, the sweaty silhouette in the gym under the evening sunset, or the carefree ride enjoying the natural wind on weekends, the forms of exercise are rich and colorful, satisfying the preferences and needs of different people.

Aerobic exercises, such as running, swimming, and rope skipping, can effectively improve cardiopulmonary function and accelerate blood circulation, allowing every cell of the body to be immersed in the nourishment of oxygen and radiate vigorous vitality. Just as the famous saying goes, “Sound mind in a sound body.” A healthy body is the foundation for a sharp mind. Strength training, with the help of equipment or body weight, exercises muscle strength, shapes beautiful body lines, and enhances the stability and resistance of the body, as if the body is covered with a layer of strong armor to resist the erosion of the years.

The benefits of exercise extend beyond the physical level and reach the spiritual realm. After a sweaty exercise session, the endorphins secreted by the brain are like natural happy factors, dispersing the gloom, making the mood instantly pleasant and relaxed, and the stress and fatigue also disappear. People who exercise regularly often have stronger self-discipline and willpower. These qualities permeate all aspects of life, helping them overcome difficulties one by one and achieve self-growth and transformation.

As the Roman poet Juvenal proclaimed, “Mens sana in corpore sano.” A healthy mind resides in a healthy body. This further emphasizes the inseparable connection between physical exercise and mental well-being. Incorporating exercise into our daily lives is not only about physical fitness but also about nurturing our mental state.

Only by organically integrating health, wellness, and exercise can we create a high-quality beautiful life. In the morning, facing the rising sun, do a gentle yoga stretch to wake up the sleeping body and start the wellness chapter; during work breaks, get up and move around, do a few simple office fitness exercises to relieve the fatigue of sitting for a long time; in the evening, meet up with a few friends and play on the court to release the work pressure; at night, accompanied by the moonlight, make a cup of wellness tea and enjoy the reading time to nourish and calm the mind.

On the path of pursuing a beautiful life, let's grasp these three powerful tools of health, Wellness, and exercise, carefully carve out every moment, write our own health chapter, and stride towards a future full of vitality and happiness. Because only by having a healthy body, scientific wellness methods, and a persistent exercise habit can we truly taste the sweetness of life and enjoy the wonderful journey of life.