Opinion

From Feb. 12-18, I had the opportunity to stay in our hospital. Although it wasn’t under good circumstances (no hospital stay usually is), I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. Not long after my admittance (before receiving morphine) there was a point when I believed my pain was insufferable and I was in misery. Wishing for the pain and discomfort to stop, I was begging silently for death. Nothing is more draining than despair. But similar to a lighted candle in a dark room, Dr. Johnson and the nursing staff gave me hope when I thought it all hopeless.

The month of March is dedicated to celebrating National Women’s History Month, which the U.S. has recognized since 1987. While we celebrate women’s accomplishments from all walks of life, the centralized theme for 2021 focuses on politics. It is titled “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced.”

What’s holding you back? Time? Money? Motivation? Boredom? There are many excuses that we give to avoid working out. We can even use the excuse of not being in shape to keep from exercising. But what about your health? Around the world, people’s health is declining due to a sedentary lifestyle and the popularity of fast food chains. And after years of avoiding exercise it can be hard to get the motivation to start. We get comfortable with where we are.