Reflections

Well, this time last week I was worried that my health had taken a sharp turn DOWN.  Simple answers, like - you need to take in more fluids, given the power walking regimen, are embarrassing when "I knew that" is confirmed.  Looks like a clean bill of health.  Thank you doctors, nursing staff, family - notably my wife for being more than my voice when I lacked it.

So, what if the news had not turned out to be as positive?  Well, that is speculative as we really do not know how we would react otherwise.  However, are any of us prepared for the "news".  Are we prepared for our self-judgement as a person, as a father, as a brother, a husband, a team mate, in so many of the roles that we play every day?  Is your house in order in these many relationships?  I know I have several that need to be repaired, or at least clarified. 

What is the legacy of your financial condition?  I learned with the passing of my father, at 52 - I am 50, that insurance is for the living, not the deceased.  Have you involved a professional in reviewing your financial affairs with your significant other?

Given a "new lease" what will I do different, stop doing, begin doing; believe me - one does not need to go to the brink to gain clarity of awareness!  I have learned, again, since 12-23-10, that I could hold myself accountable to a daily power-walking regimen.  I learned that I can eat more healthy-like.  Both of these have required a change in behavior that ultimately led to a change in belief - proven by the results.

On many  fronts, I am able to change the given reality.  My grandfather Andres, upon me asking him to do this and that with me, now and then would say:  "Luis, I lack the will-power".  My friend Pete, a great coach, says: "You either have the WILL or you have the SKILL" - when you have both, few goals are insurmountable.

Now it is time to reflect on these matters.  Only I can have the WILL!

In the final analysis, your attitude determines your effectiveness in everything, every time! LGL www.LuisLobo.Biz