I suppose it's part of getting old. We gain wisdom. We gain experience. We gain pain in places we didn't know existed. As I write this (6:07 AM) I am in the worst physical pain I have ever experienced in my life. I seem to have injured my back working on a home improvement project about a month ago. It didn't seem too bad at first so I thought it was just muscle soreness but it's obvious there's something else here. I own a small business that requires physical labor, most of which I do myself. Yesterday, I hit the wall. I had to call in my son for backup.
My point is that even when we feel young on the inside, we have to take care of the outside. For too long I have neglected to take care of myself. This has resulted in my weight being higher than my social security number, hurts and pains everywhere, and... where the hell did my hair go?
So today, I'm going to the doctor. Or, at least, I'll call to make an appointment.
I remember a lady named Margaret Fox I had the privilege of knowing. She lived to 99. She was almost blind but very feisty and she would say, "It's hell getting old." I loved and respected her, but I have decided to disagree with her. Getting old must be what we make of it. I have made very little of this but I plan to turn that around. Starting with my back.
If something hurts, go to the doctor. Get an annual checkup. Get your teeth cleaned. Eat right, get enough sleep and exercise and drink lots of water. These things are simple. Of course, what's easy to do is easy not to do. But you must do it and do it now, because time is a thief and tomorrow is almost here, today is almost gone, and there is no reset button.
God bless you and make it your best day yet.
- Adolfo
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