With Mayo Clinic oncologist Edward T. Creagan, M.D.

I recently had an opportunity to share with a reporter some of the wealth of information obtained from our digital community. Let me explain.

The reporter was writing an article on stress in the 21st Century for a church-related publication. I explained that if we do not take care of ourselves with adequate rest, exercise, meditation and nutrition, we have nothing left to give to others. The reporter was somewhat surprised when I mentioned that health and wellness provide the energy to move forward and perhaps make the world a little bit better one person at a time.

I explained that if we take time for a good night's sleep, an adequate meal and exercise, we are obviously making a choice, we are making a commitment. If we work out or train in the evening, that may well mean that we cannot honor a dinner appointment or some type of business meeting.

Yes, of course, decisions have consequences but as I have gleaned from our community, the consequences of taking care of ourselves empower us to creatively deal with our own issues. And perhaps provide a beacon of guidance for fellow travelers struggling with the same issues.

As we have stated before, the future belongs to the fit — physically, emotionally, spiritually — and if our health and wellness deteriorates, our gifts and skills become squandered.

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