Juggling Five Balls

"Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you're keeping all of them in the air. But one day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls...are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered."  ~James Patterson

What a profound observation! Seniors know how true this quote is!  We've lived long enough to see the consequences of putting work before family and friends.  We've known friends who've grown old before their time because they've spent too much time sitting on the couch.  We've seen how someone letting down their guard for just an instant can impact their integrity for a lifetime.  

Each day, let's ask ourselves:  "What will change because of the choices I make today?"  Will I be more connected to people I care about?  Will my health be better?  Will I be the kind of person other people can respect? 

Let's find our balance and go play ball!