Gift Of Good Health
The Inspiration
“Gift Of Good Health” was inspired by a holistic vision of wellness that unites physical vitality, mental well-being, and spiritual peace. Written as a gentle guide to living fully, the song emphasises that our bodies and minds are sacred spaces worthy of daily care. By encouraging regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and patience with one’s own mental health, the lyrics highlight how taking small, deliberate steps each day fosters strength, clarity, and emotional resilience.
The song also stems from a deep gratitude for health as life’s true, unearned wealth. It acknowledges that human connection, talking to trusted companions during difficult times, and quiet moments of spiritual reflection are just as vital to our well-being as physical habits. By framing good health as a divine gift to be cherished rather than taken for granted, the song offers an uplifting message to slow down, listen to the silence within, and embrace a balanced, grateful approach to everyday living.
Credits
Song Writer : Donal Morrissey
Arranger/Producer : Rory Pierce
Singer : Simon Morgan
Piano : Max Greenwood
Image Creation : DALL- E.
Image Curation/Editing : Rory Pierce
First Verse
Take care of your body, that special place you live.
Exercise it daily, ever keeping active,
Good health needs real fitness, life’s well-being tenet,
Real fitness conditions, mind, body, and spirit.
Second Verse
Treat mental health kindly, forever with patience,
Mental health needs support, needs some gentle guidance,
Okay to feel burdened, don’t struggle on your own,
Talk to your companions, don’t ever feel alone.
Chorus
Our precious gift of health, God’s gift to behold.
Embrace His sacred gift, feel joy and contentment unfold,
Be forever grateful, good health is bestowed wealth.
Thank God for Life’s sacred gift, the Gift Of Good Health.
Third Verse
Take care of nutrition, you’re truly what you eat.
Good diets are life’s key; how to eat and compete.
Take care of your psyche, eat a balanced diet,
Nutrition conditions, mind, body, and spirit.
Fourth Verse
In stillness find solace, life’s inner path to peace,
Listen in the silence, let disturbing noise cease,
Sense God’s ever-presence, feel peace and well-being.
Quiet, precious moments, quiet, precious feeling.
Chorus
Our precious gift of health, God’s gift to behold.
Embrace His sacred gift, feel joy and contentment unfold,
Be forever grateful, good health is bestowed wealth.
Thank God for life’s sacred gift, the Gift Of Good Health.
Copyright Donal Morrissey 2025

