What Would You Do?

I actualy did this yesterday, and I feel great.

Only difference being is we fish/hunt for something we call "Black Gold" which is a specific (freshwater) fish here in South Florida that pays great money. We get baked, go boating, tune-in with nature and the surroundings, catch these fish, and GET PAID!

Now, since the OP has already mentioned his deteriorating health, and his dislike for smoking, fishing, and the great outdoors...

I suggest meditation. Works wonders if done correctly. It helps you tune-in (with or without smoking, lol) and can reveal your true self, passions, desires, and helps bridge them into your reality. Best of all, when all seems lost, I often find that meditating reveals our true ambitions, and connects us with our inner-child. Sounds to me like connecting with your inner-child is a practice you have not employed in awhile.

Sadly, I have the opposite problem... I refuse to grow up, and time now feels 'pressuring' to do all the things on my 'bucket list' (i.e. skydiving, visit Ireland, Rome, Australia, Hawaii, Write a 'Self-Help' Best Seller, become a philanthropist, reach financial independence... and much, much more!)

Boredom is merely a lack of imagination. Tap into your inner-child and explore it... you'll never be bored again. Frustrated perhaps, but never bored.

All the Best,

Art

Gave up in your teens? Jeez.......I don't even wanna know............

Seriously though - nature immersion of any sort will let your mind roam free and ideas will come to you much more naturally than if you are sitting at a desk thinking about them. If gem hunting isn't your style, maybe hiking or fishing. When ya get back all refreshed with a lot'a ideas that came out of nowhere, shower up, and go into town and boogie for a few hours (without whining. Why do men always whine about dancing? It's better for ya that weight lifting.).

If you're anywhere near my age that will put you back in a chair for a few days of good high level production.

Wonderful suggestion, and very true. Doing something for someone else with no expectation of a return favor is marvelous mood lifter. The good feeling you get will spill over into other areas of your life as well.

Sal and Kurt both made great suggestions too. I suggest doing all three! You'll soon be funkless!

That sounds good, too ...

Rottnest, Cairns, Hanging Rock (maybe not) ... or of course Fiji, if you want somewhere a bit further afield?

Good luck!

I had stopped practicing meditation for quite awhile... until just recently. However, when things get too 'out-of'-control' as life tends to deal us those crappy hands, it does wonders. I too believe it can cure us of our ills physically, mentally, and spiritually. Edgar Casey being a prime example, as I believe he reached a heightened state of awareness through meditation.

Another thing, I would suggest and give some consideration myself, is to go out and get yourself pampered, like a spa day, hot tub, steam room, massage, haircut and a shave (or just a shave), manicure, maybe buy a new outfit, whereby you get a renewed sense of self. I've yet to do this personally, but my daughters have been insisting I should (*probably for other reasons, I do tend to get a bit scruffy at times sitting at this computer, lol) ... so one of these days, I might give that one a go myself.

Yeah, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman open my eyes to that one, it was a great movie.

I know the feeling well. Never expected to seek 'personal' advice from the Warrior Forum, but in doing so recently, the responses were 'awe inspiring' and helped me out of a bad place. Sometimes it's good to know people still care enough to listen to things 'outside' the scope of money.

Art

Maybe ThomM can chime in here with his experience and tips While you can gain great benefits from inverting, you do NOT need to hang upside down. Just a gradual inversion in the beginning, then your body will let you know how much further you can go, it's amazing how quickly the body reacts and adjusts itself.

When I first began, I couldn't really lay flat either. I started with a very gentle rocking motion and in no time, I was doing full inversion.

When I first began, I also came off the table sideways, as I couldn't just get off naturally like I can now.

For me, the minor discomfort for major problems was completely overcome and I wouldn't be without my table. I knew withing a week the table was the answer for me.

It would be nice if you could try it (with doctors approval, of course).

Best of luck to you.

Check Jetstar or Virgin - lots of cheap flights at the moment:
$50 each way to Tassie.
$150 each way to Fiji or NZ.
$250 each way to Singapore.


Andrew