
Originally Posted by
Becky
"I wanna ride my bike more" doesn't strike me as a compelling reason, especially when I know how many families have a genuine financial issue these days. This also factors into my emotional tension over looking at the less-expensive gym near work. Although I'd love to save that money each month, I'm torn about considering that as part of my decision when my Y chapter does so many good things in our community and there are those truly in need.
I understand your dilemma and thank you for taking the Y's mission into consideration. Depending on how many months during the year you don't use your membership because you'd rather be outside, you might consider cancelling and rejoining or talking to them about some other arrangement. Believe me, the average Y wants to work with its members in an effort to retain them.
Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.
--Mary Anne Radmacher