St. Patrick is fabled to have driven the snakes out of Ireland. Which is more heroic if you don’t like snakes than if you are a snake.
What have you driven from your life? Has it helped or hindered you?
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I have been blessed with a strong, resilient body and robust health that I sometimes take for granted. I grew up fast and lived hard throughout most my young adult life. My personal motto in my 20’s and 30’s was “Everything To Excess” and I lived it to the fullest. As I approached my 40th birthday I noticed that I wasn’t bouncing back as quickly and I wasn’t enjoying my life as much. I began to understand that the next 40 years would not be as kind or forgiving of my recklessness and indiscretions. I made a conscious effort to rid myself of bad habits that included smoking, drinking, poor diet, lack of proper rest, etc.
16 years later, at age 56, I am a picture of good health. I eat a good diet and exercise regularly. I am height/weight proportional and I am not on any maintenance drugs. My stress level is lower now than it’s ever been. I haven’t touched a cigarette or drink since 1997 and I have the energy and stamina of a man 20 years my junior. I work out at the gym with guys who are in their 80’s and I tell them I want to be just like them when I grow up. 🙂
I understand that I can chalk up at least 50% of my good fortune to my genes and the luck of the draw, and I apologize if this sounds like I am bragging, but I think it’s important to state that we have some control over our lives and our destiny. It’s never too late to make a change, it always pays to try your best and there’s always room for improvement.