Mental attitude and physical wellbeing are blood relatives

runner falls at lake Sheen Estates, Orlando, FL
Jogged past the truck, never saw anyone sitting in it

 

runner falls at lake Sheen Estates, Orlando, FL
Gloves are so easily replaceable, it’s ridiculous to worry about it for a even a second

 

runner falls at lake Sheen Estates, Orlando, FL
Thankful it was only a brush burn and not a broken arm, shoulder, wrist, etc

 

runner falls at lake Sheen Estates, Orlando, FL
The fall destroyed the front glass

 

Mental attitude and physical wellbeing are blood relatives.

Jogged yesterday morning. Tripped and fell hard on the sidewalk. Brush burn on hip, hurt left shoulder, ripped holes in both gloves (it was 45 degrees in Orlando), and smashed the new iPhone 5s.

Jason, the Terminix driver, shouted as I lie on the ground, ‘Are you okay?”

It took a few minutes, but the attitude went from:

  • let’s sue for damages and neglect to…
  • thank goodness this wasn’t a car accident and no ambulance/hospital is needed

When we are balanced, we detach from old, societal habits quickly.

The peace and joy we gain is beyond the ability to articulate.

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By jeff noel

Retired Disney Institute Keynote Speaker and Prolific Blogger. Five daily, differently-themed personal blogs (about life's 5 big choices) on five interconnected sites.