Here is a definition of “PRECIOUS”, first as a noun:
“Something of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly”.
Here is the definition of “PRECIOUS” as an adjective:
“used as a term of address for a beloved person”
If I asked you to write out your own PRECIOUS list, what would that look like?
I would guess that there are many similarities on the lists. Some of these may look like:
- Our parents (if they are still with us)
- Our children
- Our siblings
- The roles we perform in our occupations
- A vintage car that a person worked on for years
- Certain items of jewelry that may have been passed down over generatioms
- Our closest friends
This list can go on and on and on. So here begs the question: Do any of the derailing food/drink items that you love to eat show up on your “Precious” list? How about a Blizzard from Dairy Queen? My guess is that few-none of us would have any foods/drinks on our lists.
Let’s go back to the noun use of “Precious”: “Something of great value, not to be wasted or treated carelessly”.
Let’s bring the concept of “Precious” to YOU: YOU, of course, are VERY precious in many ways to yourself and others. As per the definition, you are NOT to be wasted or treated carelessly. The “Treated carelessly” part certainly has application as to our own dietary and exercise approaches. By being “precious”, we sort of owe it to ourselves to live a healthy lifestyle. Stay focused on your health-improving efforts…you are Precious!.
And here is an oldie from a group called “Climax”…Precious and Few
