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I got into a brief discussion on the topic of geopolitics at work with my boss today. It's OK. We agree on many things, but he wanted my perspective on a point. The subject is not all that important, but what I took away from it were two key thoughts that made the exercise quite worthwhile in my mind.
The first of these is my idea of the 6 foot circle. I go about 6'1" tall, so that means that with arms out, I can reach left or right about 3 feet or so. This is the area over which I can exert control. I can pull something in, or push it away, but what happens in my circle is my zone. Armed with this knowledge, I try to live my life in that circle. Everything outside of it is under the control of God, or someone else runs that territory. So that understood, why should I waste effort or stress over things not in my control? I try to not do that. I do not always succeed, but it's a worthy effort. My stress is better managed in this way.
The second major thought is something I strongly believe: Talking politics is a lot like going to the casino. If you are doing it for fun, you win. If you think you are going to win, you are an idiot.
"I am standing on the Mountain of Right, and you are standing in the Valley of Wrong." Deputy Frank Sloup, Pinal County, AZ
Why do I like this one? I have a primary residence on the Mountain of Right.
Of you who read my previous post, how many of you caught the quote I stole from a movie? Can you name the movie and who said it?
Bet you didn’t know there would be a test…..
So, I have completed 4 of 6 chemo infusions, and I have to say that the last one seems to have caused almost no side effects that cannot be otherwise explained by the disease itself. I remain exhausted all the time, and I go home at the end of the workday positively depleted. That, however, seems to be due to the anemia that somewhat existed before chemo started but certainly seems to have been exacerbated by it.
I presently sit at a 40% disability rating with the Veterans Administration with some big stuff pending. I am awaiting a decision on my hearing loss and the PTSD/Depression. The cancer aspect takes a step forward with an exam by a VA contracted provider who will provide a recommendation as to the service connection to the cancer. If it goes my way and I get to 100%, then as soon as the first check hits the bank, I’m retired. While this exam is scheduled for Monday, I have no assurance that a VA determination will be quickly forthcoming. Patience is the key.
My spirits ...
