Two years and one day ago, my old¹ college buddy Tim Condron nearly bought the farm, at a father-daughter dance at his kid’s high school. Ventricular arrhythmia took him down, but not out. Now he’s spent two years and one day making the most of what is literally a second lease on life.
Tim has written a great blog post about it on his “Second Takes” blog. Please take a few minutes to read it, as it has some wonderful food for thought, including these tasty nuggets:
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I’ve learned that stress is self induced, and that I can have more control over how I respond to adverse situations
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I’ve learned that negativity is too much of a downer for me, and that I can remove complicated situations and people from my life
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I’ve learned that I don’t need position or money or stuff or friends in high places to create a life of fulfillment
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I’ve learned to appreciate every single day and the experiences that come with each
Amen, Brother Timothy. That faulty ticker of yours is a precious gift to all of us who’ve had the pleasure of meeting you.
I’m honored and humbled, my friend. Thanks for the shout out. It’s whacky, funny, creative folks like you who make life worth living. We’re long overdue for a beer…a situation that MUST be rectified! Peace! tcc