
08/09/2025
6. The Family Love
Sometimes, people think taking care of their health is selfish. But the truth is the opposite: neglecting your health is what hurts the people who love you most. Your children need you alive and strong. Your partner needs you healthy and present. Your family needs you around, not in a hospital bed. Every time you choose poor habits, you are not only putting yourself at risk, you are robbing your loved ones of precious years with you.
Think about the joy of playing with your children without gasping for breath, the peace of growing old with your spouse in good health, the blessing of being there to watch your grandchildren grow. These things are not bought with money — they are preserved through discipline and healthy choices.
At Good Living Ghana, we remind you that true love for your family is not only about working hard to provide, but also about caring for yourself so you can be there for them. A sick parent is more costly than a poor parent. Don’t sacrifice your health for fleeting pleasures or work stress. Love your family enough to protect your health, because your presence is the greatest gift you can ever give them.
Israel Mensah Gothar- Good Living|Ghana