There are millions of people addicted to golf.

Why? Golf can be played on a beautiful course with as many people as you like, and in very pleasant weather. Golf if very gentle on your body, and is truly sport of a lifetime.

Golf has many physical benefits and is a very efficient way to stay in shape, and has many physical benefits. With golf, you will get most out of a round if you walk course; this will also burn a number of calories and improve your cardiovascular health.

Carrying your clubs will strengthen your upper body and actually hitting ball improves your hand to eye coordination.

Golf can be played by yourself or with as many friends as you like. You can also chat and visit between each hole while you are waiting on others to finish their holes. Or if you enjoy playing by yourself, you can enjoy great outdoors, at your own pace.

"Not a strong wind, nor a surge of pressure, nor a fit of passion, nor anything, can throw you off when your body, mind and spirit are in perfect balance." - Unknown

' Wellness '....what does word mean to you? What are images, thoughts that come to mind? Perhaps you relate it to one or several of following dimensions:

physical dimension:

a state of being free from illness, being in good health , feeling '' well '', practicing good healthy habits ; being able to do all you desire without physical restraints or limitations.

emotional dimension:

feeling positive and enthusiastic about ones-self ones' decisions, goals, sense of contentent ment, fulfillment, having peace, love, joy in our lives and our attitudes; cultivating and experiencing positive,loving relationships.

mental dimension:

engaged in activities that bring personal gratification and fulfillment, You can feel good in mind by , learning more, making firm positive decisions, intellectual wellness,stress management, critical thinking, clearing your past to gain freedom from guilt, shame, insecurity, fear etc

spiritual dimension:

seeking meaning and purpose in human existence. It could involve seeking answers to philosophical questions, such as: ''Why am I here?'' and ''What is life about?'' For some, organized religion and faith in a personal God provides answers. For others, introspection as well as being in touch with nature and their environment/universe helps to provide answers.

I recently polled some friends as to their personal definition of wellness and although each was unique and distinct yet there was a synonymous streamlining of their sense of wellness which is that ' wellness ' is a holistic concept and one of balance, encompassing ' whole ' person and all aspects of their life. It seemed to be unanimous that keeping these aspects balanced can be like a juggling act and if just one dimension is out of balance, it will upset others. In daily life it can be an ongoing conscientious struggle to achieve this balance.

Balance is a universal law and for things to function properly there must be equilibrium. Three examples are: