Post by judyb on Jul 13, 2004 11:23:03 GMT -5
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I remember buying my first Rolling Stones album. It was titled ’12 x 5’. Twelve songs by five band members. (I always thought that was clever.) (Hey, I’m a simple guy.) One of the cuts on the album is called ‘Time Is On My Side’. Remember it?
I think I was 16, maybe 17 years old when I bought that album. Guess you could say at the time, time was on my side. That was 35 years ago. Though I still enjoy listening to that song, I now hear it from a different perspective. I’m not ready to buy the farm quite yet so it was really time to start considering taking better care of myself.
Quitting smoking was the first real smart decision I had made in years. At some point in our lives, the thought that we’re not going to live forever creeps into the consciousness. The fact that we finally admit that we are indeed mortal comes sooner to some than others. (Near misses in earlier years not withstanding). At least for me, I came to a realization that if I wanted to give myself a better chance to enjoy a longer life, I had to do something to improve the odds.
Quitting smoking was the first step. It’s a huge step but nothing could be more profound in extending life expectancy. We all understand the benefits of quitting. But is quitting smoking really enough? Becoming a jogger, weight lifter, or exercise freak does not guarantee a longer life but it’s wiser than defying the odds by sitting around listening to your veins clog up. We know there are no guarantees of a longer life but one thing is a certainty. By quitting smoking and adding some exercise to the daily routine, the quality of life becomes enhanced. A longer life is pure icing on the cake.
After having smashed my last cigarette into the ground, I decided to push the healing process along by becoming a little more active. I’ve always been one to keep moving but I thought I should do something more aerobic. Since Bob mentioned biking in another post, I have to second that idea. What a wonderful way to exercise! You’re able to suck some real wind, better appreciate the outdoors, really view the surroundings while becoming a little more at peace with oneself. While riding along the paths you can smell the trees, the flowers, and grass. I live out in the boondocks so I see lots of birds, hear the crickets, see an occasional fox, even a deer. I nod to other bikers and joggers while feeling the pride and satisfaction of being healthier and more in charge of my life. Biking provides the opportunity to recall the days I used to ride my bike to school, to a friend’s house, to everywhere I wanted to go. The solitude allows the reminiscing of so many things. While on the bike, I forget about the problems and hassles of the real world. The bike path is a 'free zone'. The pressures of the job and all the crapola vanish into the air when on the path. Escape from reality? That’s not always a bad thing.
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just4u - Bubb - May 01
I remember buying my first Rolling Stones album. It was titled ’12 x 5’. Twelve songs by five band members. (I always thought that was clever.) (Hey, I’m a simple guy.) One of the cuts on the album is called ‘Time Is On My Side’. Remember it?
I think I was 16, maybe 17 years old when I bought that album. Guess you could say at the time, time was on my side. That was 35 years ago. Though I still enjoy listening to that song, I now hear it from a different perspective. I’m not ready to buy the farm quite yet so it was really time to start considering taking better care of myself.
Quitting smoking was the first real smart decision I had made in years. At some point in our lives, the thought that we’re not going to live forever creeps into the consciousness. The fact that we finally admit that we are indeed mortal comes sooner to some than others. (Near misses in earlier years not withstanding). At least for me, I came to a realization that if I wanted to give myself a better chance to enjoy a longer life, I had to do something to improve the odds.
Quitting smoking was the first step. It’s a huge step but nothing could be more profound in extending life expectancy. We all understand the benefits of quitting. But is quitting smoking really enough? Becoming a jogger, weight lifter, or exercise freak does not guarantee a longer life but it’s wiser than defying the odds by sitting around listening to your veins clog up. We know there are no guarantees of a longer life but one thing is a certainty. By quitting smoking and adding some exercise to the daily routine, the quality of life becomes enhanced. A longer life is pure icing on the cake.
After having smashed my last cigarette into the ground, I decided to push the healing process along by becoming a little more active. I’ve always been one to keep moving but I thought I should do something more aerobic. Since Bob mentioned biking in another post, I have to second that idea. What a wonderful way to exercise! You’re able to suck some real wind, better appreciate the outdoors, really view the surroundings while becoming a little more at peace with oneself. While riding along the paths you can smell the trees, the flowers, and grass. I live out in the boondocks so I see lots of birds, hear the crickets, see an occasional fox, even a deer. I nod to other bikers and joggers while feeling the pride and satisfaction of being healthier and more in charge of my life. Biking provides the opportunity to recall the days I used to ride my bike to school, to a friend’s house, to everywhere I wanted to go. The solitude allows the reminiscing of so many things. While on the bike, I forget about the problems and hassles of the real world. The bike path is a 'free zone'. The pressures of the job and all the crapola vanish into the air when on the path. Escape from reality? That’s not always a bad thing.
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just4u - Bubb - May 01