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.

Open Your Eyes

Since I've been on this path the past few years, I've learned that I was
so involved  with daily  living I didn't see all that was happening around
me.  How our leaders weren't always doing what was best for the
country or telling us things that weren't true.  Blindly listening to our
doctors not realizing the model they followed or point of view they had.
Or if other professionals had our best interest in mind when we used
their services.  I've learned you need to be proactive concerning your
own affairs including your health. Remember the life you save may be
your own.

Attitude is Everything

Since I've been ill, I knew that I had to focus on maintaining a positive outlook
no matter how I felt or what challenges I faced to give myself the best chance
of minimizing stress and regaining my health.  I believe no matter what challenge
you face physical, mental, or emotional you must approach each dawn focusing
on positive goals.  There are two types of people in the world, internals and
externals.  Internals are proactive believing with postive self expectancy that
they can to some extent control their world. Externals believe they are controlled
by the world around them.  As Paul J. Meyer says " Attitude is Everything."
In 1975 , as a teenager, my late wife Patricia wrote,
" Happiness is found even in sadness,
  As long as within there is hope."

My Journey Through Self Discovery

Over two years ago,  I became confined to a wheelchair because my left leg was
amputated  caused by an infection.  Having just lost my loving wife a little over a
year before, I needed to make sense of everything and so I began to search.
While on my quest, I came upon the Gospel of Thomas where Jesus speaks
 of taking a path towards self discovery to learn who you are. I decided to
 take the challenge to " know myself."  This journey has opened my eyes making
me see the world in a new light.  I will be sharing my insights in the posts to come.