Imagine you buy a nice Mercedes, the car of your dreams for which you've saved for years. You invite your best friend to come along for a ride and head towards a nice buffet. Once arrived there, you see there is not space for parking. The only space you find nearby is between two poles but you soon realize it is too narrow to fit the car in. Your friend tells you: 'Leave it here.' 'I will scratch the car if I do so.' 'Oh, come on, you'll just get a scratch on the right side. Not a big deal.' Would you accept his proposal? Most likely you'd think it would be foolishness to do so. Yet how many times we "scratch" our own bodies by not being temperate, whether through overeating, overworking, lack of sleep, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, etc.
Temperance really means to abstain from anything that is harmful and use in moderation things that are good. Common-sense changes in your lifestyle can really improve your life quality and add years to it.
Plan to be balanced and enjoy life in its fullness!
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