This past Sunday evening I was on a flight back to Cincinnati after visiting family for the weekend. There was a lot of turbulence for most of the flight. I’ve encountered turbulence of that severity and worse before; yet for some reason, I was feeling very uncomfortable. Typically, my prayers before and during the flight reassure me that everything will go as planned. However, I still felt uneasy and began to ask myself, “what if this were the end?” I thought about my family and the people that I love. I didn’t go much further in thought because I knew that it couldn’t be the end. I kept saying to myself, “Lord please, I have too much left to do.”

By God’s grace, I made it safely. As I reflect back on the flight and the time that I spent thinking about life, I am reminded of how important it is for me to do that which I feel led to do each and every day. My time here is finite and probably will never seem long enough. For me to fulfill my purpose, I must be at my best. What can I do to be my best? What can you do to be your best?

Both questions have multiple answers and will not be the same for everyone. For me, my best is partially dependent on my physical health. Eating enough and well (quality food) combined with exercise and sufficient sleep are imperative to achieving my best physical health. Whenever I fall short of where I need to be for diet, exercise or sleep, I feel it and it shows. Whenever I do hit my mark in these areas, it feels so good and I am ready for the challenges of the day.

So what’s the point of this rambling? Our time here is finite and we each have an important purpose to fulfill. Let’s prepare ourselves for success by enabling our bodies (and minds) to be at their best.

DO SOMETHIN’!