"Those of us gathered here tonight have been called to govern in extraordinary times. It is a tremendous burden, but also a great privilege, one that has been entrusted to few generations of Americans, for in our hands lies the ability to shape our world, for good or for ill."
President Barack Obama, Address to joint session of Congress, February 24, 2009.
It is true today as it has been throughout human history that the most extraordinary times for the individual, as opposed to the nation or community, is the time he or she has. No matter how "extraordinary" another age or historical period might have been, nothing that took place during the Stone Age, the Copper Age, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age or any more recent age since matters as much, to you living now, as the choices you make. For each of us, the present time is the most extraordinary time - no matter what events and developments went before over the course of human experience. Living in a manner that boosts your chances for happiness, health, meaning, exuberance and a life of reason with love given and received - that is both a burden and a privilege to pursue. These and so many other opportunities are entrusted to you, now. In your hands at this time, while you live, lies the ability to shape a small part of the world - the part you inhabit, for good or for ill. A REAL wellness lifestyle is something you owe to yourself. I believe President Obama would add that you owe it, as well, to your family, your community and last but not least your country. Choose REAL wellness.
Dr. Donald B. Ardell will describe REAL wellness is and show how you can enjoy a high quality of life based on shaping a personal plan to fit with the president's three priorities of energy, health care and education.