So here I am. 25 years old, life crashing down around me. Motorcycle accident a month ago, DUI days ago, losing my job by the end of the week. I don't think I've ever been in a deeper hole, let alone one that I watched myself dig. Seems so easy just to roll with it, and take this train till it crashes. I guess I have been all along. But no more.
"Fear not at all
My focus shall not fail
I shall not fall
And nor shall I despair" All That Remains
Starting today, I'm going to make the necessary changes to once again take control of my life. Make my life the way I want it to be. I think the 2 key changes I need to make lie in health and happiness. I've been fighting with pancreatitis for years now; addiction to painkillers came and went, weight has been gained and lost. I'm tired of the pains and the stress and I think ultimately, the solution lies in diet.
I've followed this site for a while now, and I think I could benefit from adapting this lifestyle. Cut out the sugars, the grains, the junk. Return to a more natural diet, giving my body the proper nutrition it needs to maintain and repair itself. I will also exercise daily. I walked a lot at work but thats coming to an end, so I will have to pick up the slack at home.
I'm going to do my best to remain stress free during this period. Losing my job will definitely hurt, but I'm going to seize the opportunity to spend time with my wife and 2 boys. I will strive to turn this into positvity.
"Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends, and spirit - and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends, and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life."
Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises from 1959-1994
So here we go! To change!
