Read the chapter · WellBalance Transitions
More Brightly Shone
He stood in the hush of a thinning crowd,
Shoulders sloped low beneath laughter loud.
Time tapped steady at his tired chest,
And silence settled where joy once pressed.
He longed for strength to steady his stride,
For a mind still sharp and heart open wide.
He wanted years that felt rich and real,
Not long, dim days he could barely feel.
One morning he laced his shoes with care,
Stepped into sunlight and cleaner air.
He lifted, he learned, he reached for a friend,
To small brave habits he made sure to attend.
Muscle returned with a steady grace,
Clearer thoughts with a quicker pace.
Shared meals, strong steps, and purpose grown,
His heart and mind more brightly shone.
He didn’t fight time or plead for youth,
He built a wide wellspan rooted in truth.
“Your habits today are steadily shaping the decades ahead.”
“Protect your senses today so you can hear the stories of those you love tomorrow.”
“Strength and balance, meaning and connection, together are your future freedom.”
“Every morning walk and healthy meal is a love letter tot he person you are becoming.”
“Mobility and relationships are the “miracle drugs” for a long happy life.”
Treat your curiosity like oxygen – a closed mind ages faster than a tired body.
Your “why” of life gives purpose and meaning to your “way” of life.