W2R
Moderator Emeritus
What amazes me about the health improvements is that they are ongoing/cumulative. I am in better condition than I was three years ago, two years ago, one year ago.
The checkout person, at the grocery store I've been frequenting for almost 30 years, did a double take. She only recognized me from the name on the affinity card.
People ask: "What did you do?"
'I retired.'
While working, all the negative things reinforced each other into a downward spiral: obesity, high BP, arthritis pain, bad sleep, stress eating, too worn out to exercise...
Now the reinforcements are positive and the spiral is up.
I have noticed attitude improvements: less impatient, bitter, depressed... That was also part of the downward spiral.
Am I happy?
Sometimes.
I am definitely content, mellow, relaxed and have come to terms with myself.
It's not all pretty, but it's me; and I can live with what was and work on what is and could be.
Almost three years of introspection has been interesting.
Thanks, Khan.
An upward spiral would be welcome.