Reflection 5 Staying fit


There are many ways to be fit and prepared for the highs and lows of life. We exercise our bodies by running, weights, yoga, sports – many activities. We can keep our brains agile by being lifelong learners - reading books, reading music while performing, working crossword puzzles, appearing on “Jeopardy”. We eat healthy foods and limit our little powdered sugar donuts and beer. We can be financially fit by saving money, investing wisely, not ever retiring, and restricting the number of BMWs we park in our driveways and big screen televisions we install in our houses.

Our challenge is to be prepared, not as pessimists or worriers, but just prepared for possible health challenges or catastrophic illnesses. We can’t depend on government handouts or the generosity of the medical and pharmaceutical establishments, or for the insurance companies to pick up the whole tab. They don't get rich paying your bills.

You can’t hide from the mailman when the medical bills come piling up either. Eventually someone will send Vito and Louie to your house to break a few fingers and persuade you to pay (or worse, send your name to the credit department).

You can’t afford to be sick. So try your best not to be. And if you must be, fortify yourself ahead of time.