Like owning a car, scheduled maintenance is necessary to avoid much larger costs; Costs that are not just financial, but those that come at a personal expense as well.
We may see getting an oil change as an inconvenience, something we put off.
We see tire rotation as something suggested, and perhaps unnecessary.
Human nature likes to tell us that we will be the outlier, the one that will not be affected like the others.
Without enduring the minor inconveniences comes major risk and critical failures.
What starts out as not wanting to pay for a brake replacement, may in turn end a human life.
If we carry this sentiment into life, we will be better off.
“Like any operating machine, the human body is made up of a series of systems. Each component in the system serves a specific function to keep the system operating. There are biological pumps, valves, pipes, filters, wiring, as well as contents under pressure. And, just like a mechanical system, if the stress on the components is high enough, those parts can fail.”
Our body is like any other piece of equipment. It needs regular maintenance and care to prolong its use.
Many of us do not take care of our body. We treat it as disposable, an afterthought, something we will replace later on. In reality, this is the only body given to us in this life.
What you consume, in many ways, you become.
Whether it is the food you eat or the content you read, be mindful of what you take in. It may affect you more than you realize.
So, take a moment to reflect and see how you are taking care of your own vehicle.
You owe it to yourself to make the ride as smooth as possible, because there will surely be enough bumps in the road to keep you occupied otherwise.
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Exploring Thoughts 