AVOID TRIGGERING THIS HEART PROBLEM
FROM THE ANALS OF HEART MEDICINE, I bring you a serious issue. I've seen this in more than a few racers...
... myself included.
It's kinda scary,
and I don't like the feeling.
Maybe you've experienced it.
Last week, it really flared up...
... at first, the amount of hate mail was amusing.
From long, long, long unpuncuated and emotion laden communiques to my favorite from Joe, short and concise...
... You're an idiot!
I responded to everyone and shared several key points which had been overlooked. Most of us had a good laugh and got on with the day.
Why did this happen at all?
They were triggered.
By the post title.
Why does this matter?
Because being unable to control our emotions is the fastest way to lose a race...
- a winner would laugh it off and get the gold
- a loser gets offended and blows it
For example, I was told in no uncertain terms all the products some had purchased and enjoyed were going in the trash.
Now, imagine you had a major heart problem. You are of a certain political persuasion, the specialist who is uniquely qualified to save your life belongs to the opposite party...
... so you refuse the help you need.
You die,
over a difference of opinion.
Sad.
But, what if we are all dying of heart disease?
My favorite song in the wholewideworld was written by Longfellow, during the Civil War when his son was killed.
These chilling lyrics are still so true...
For hate is strong and mocks the songOf peace on Earth, good will to men
... fortunately, those lines are at the beginning not the end.
A few verses later, is hope...
Then rang the bells more loud and deepGod is not dead, nor doth He sleepThe wrong shall fail, the right prevailWith peace on Earth, good will to men
Then ringing, singing on its wayThe world revolved from night to dayA voice, a chime, a chant sublimeOf peace on Earth, good will to men
My friends,
when the car gets too close,
the rider doesn't pull through,
a neighbor has a different opinion...
when the car gets too close,
the rider doesn't pull through,
a neighbor has a different opinion...
... may we be triggered to open our hearts,
and our arms,
in love,
in love,
first.
Then we will have won the only race that counts...
... the one for peace and good will towards all.
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162.3
7.5 hrs
1 Rip On RaceDay Circuit
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
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