Notes from Steve
I lost a remote to the lights in the bedroom in my loft in Des Moines. This is basically the end of the world for me because I hate losing things. I’m checking to see if they make replacements. (I think this is the definition of “1st World” problems.) I’m taking a hard look at everything in my life - if it breaks, what is my plan? High on the list is my TV remote*. Perhaps I’m too tied to stuff …
Someone used to say, “Don’t borrow drama/trouble from the future.” I don’t look at this as borrowing from the future though - I look at it as being prepared. “Be prepared” was the Scout motto, and I was a Boy Scout all of my youth, so I think anticipating dread is baked into my psyche. I pretty much don’t do much in life without anticipating the best and the worst. I might win a million dollars or my leg might fall off - equal chance.
Be both an optimist and a pessimist. See things as the best of times and the worst of times. I did the Wellness metabolic meeting with Brooke Nerlien this morning, and we talked about the importance of focused wellness. You might have great labs and eat and exercise, but (mostly) you can’t focus on your health enough.** Optimist - I work out a lot and my labs are good. Pessimist - I’m 61 and could do more… and my leg could fall off. Outlook - be aware of as much as possible - eat better, work out more, less screen time, more meditation, and most importantly… reduce anxiety by NOT being worried about all the other stuff.
We can freak out about lost remotes and odd health stuff, or we can be aware of what we need to do. Being prepared is as simple as knowing where to go and what to do when life throws you a curveball. Be kind to yourself. It’ll probably be fine …
*Also, what would I do if I got a flat on my bike? Most people would say “change it,” but that’s asking a lot. I know I need to learn, but my backup is that I carry a bike lock and I have Uber on my phone. I also have all the stuff to change a tire; but in all reality - I don’t see that going well.
**yes, I know - some people do but I’m talking about most of us.
