control
In the course of any man’s life, there comes a time when he is faced with a situation which is not within the realm of his control. A man defines himself in the face of these difficult situations. He can resign himself to his fate and lay down. Likewise, he can plan and act to exert his available control over his present and future, mastering the situation. I’d prefer the latter to the former, though I would enjoy a nice nap on occasion.
It was a bit difficult moving here at first. I wrote the above when I was reflecting on the insanity of moving to another country. Some things, you get the opportunity to change. Other things, you just have to smile at. I have learned that when you admit that you can’t control everything, you can appreciate how much you can control.
…so I was still coughing forcefully last night and did not get to the gym. This morning, I feel great! With any luck, I’ll still feel great as the day progresses (and I can get back to building some muscle).
