Reflections on What's Important in our Lives

As I reflect about  the most important moments in my life,  I realize they're about 
relationships I've had with others.  Whether it's been a spouse, family member,
or friend these are  the moments we should treasure as they are gone before
we realize it.   My wife passed over four years ago, we were married  for
seventeen wonderful years, there is a part of me that still aches and longs to
be with her. So I believe we should  stop for a moment from our hectic
lives to realize what we have and feel blessed for it.

A Way of Thought

I have come to realize that it is important not to get caught up in our 
own self importance or the need to be always right as it clouds our
thinking , causes disharmony in our lives, alienates others toward us,
and limits clear thinking.  The Tao talks about the philosophy of
self moderation which balances our lives leading on a path of
understanding, openness, love,and truth.

A View of Medical Treatment

I have learned through my journey since 1998, when my wife and I were hit by
a car, about the medical treatment we receive. Alot of it depends on the
medical model and point of view your doctor has. For example if your
doctor is allopathic ( conventional ) then he/she is focused on managing
symtoms and using drugs or surgery.  While if your doctor is intergrative,
functional, or naturpathic then their focused on finding the cause of your
condition and looks for a cure using mostly natural treatments. Also your
doctor's point of view whether open or closed or somewhere in
between plays a big part in the treatment you will receive and the range
of knowledge your doctor has.  For example all the treatments reversing
neuropathy are alternative which many allopaths have no knowledge of.
I believe you need to have this knowledge to get the best health outcome.

Taking Control of My Health

Being diabetic, I'm constantly researching for new information concerning
improving my health. Recently I watched a wonderful documentary on
diet called Forks Over Knives which lead me to research plant based
diets which scientific research shows can prevent or reverse chronic
health conditions . I'm starting a plant based diet to reverse my diabetes
and neuropathy.  I'm following a program developed Dr. Joel Fuhrman
who wrote a book, which I'm reading, called Live To Eat and has an
educational website www.dr.fuhrman.com.. I'll keep you informed of
my progress. 

What I'm Thankful For

I'm thankful for still being alive and finding the knowledge to  heal
 my body. I'm thankful  for all the friends who are there for me now
without them I could never do what I'm doing. So thank you Curt,
Vun, Stephanie , Jim, Sara and everyonelse.  I'm thankful for my
family and for spending 17 wonderful years with my best friend
and beautiful wife Patty Claire whom I'll always love more than
life itself.

The Power of Stories

As I'm working on developing my storytelling podcast, I'm reminded of
the power of stories and the valuable lessons they teach us.  From the
fables of Aesop to the parables of Jesus to folk tales, myths and
world legends each sharing a powerful message that can guide us
to live happier  and more productive lives if only we'll take the
time to really listen.

Taking Control

Even though I'm limited physically because of the neuropathy, I've decided
that I need to take charge of my life and charge forward setting goals,
establishing priorities, and push my health and career forward. I'm now
 working on publishing a storytelling podcast, working on ideas for
webinars, and finding solutions to heal my body.  As the old saying
goes " I will find a way or make one" . I have learned no matter what
other people say, think, or do you can't give up.