Gratitude, Podcasting, Best Health

Adapt-ability, not dis-ability

In 2009 Dr. Rip Kinkle (no kidding, his real name) diagnosed me with Multiple Sclerosis. “You’ve had MS for at least 25 years. You’re a master adapter, but your symptoms broke through your adaptions. It’s time to treat.” Six months before he died, my son, Mike, told me that we shared a superpower: accepting what is and moving on.

I’m grateful for my superpowers: accept what is and adapt–ability. Adapt-ability rather than dis-ability. Nice.

In 2015 I ended my career as an employee or a boss (some call it retirement). I expected that I’d miss leading, following, and being inspired by a team doing meaningful work together. And miss the connection, the fun, the energy. I shifted from full-time employment due to increasing stress and deteriorating health. Finally, I listened to my own advice: manage manageable stress. (Alright, that’s a good story.

The truth? I listened to my wife’s advice with a push out from my employer.) Still, I owned the stress-to-health connection. Time to move on. Accept what…