By David Tepera, April 29, 2025
It’s funny because when I was in my 30’s, I would jump out of bed, run five miles, then get ready for work. Now, when I wake, I feel like I’ve already ran a marathon. Each morning, as I limp my way to the bathroom, all I hear is snap-crackle-pop. I think to myself “what happened?”.
I have to admit, I don’t have any regrets from the physical stress I put my body through from the past. Even as an adult, I competed in multiple sports and set new physical goals each year. Win or lose didn’t matter because I was testing myself mentally. I definitely took advantage of a healthy lifestyle while I was still strong and youthful.
So, here I am about to turn 64 years old, and I’m feeling the aches and pains from years past. But, besides that, I’m still a champion and why not? I take pride that I’m not the average fella in his 60’s.
It still baffles me how society has accepted the obesity epidemic. Guess who is making big profits from your laziness? Yep, doctors and pharmaceutical companies are banking. It’s easy to write a prescription and say “see you in three to six months”.
Now, for those of you who worked hard and gave this world your best, you’re suppose to have the aches and pains from being productive. But, besides that, how do you feel?
Do you feel the love of raising a family? How about the accomplishment of retirement? Where ever you are in today’s life, you should feel good about yourself. Yes, we’ve all made mistakes, but that’s what’s called “living”.
Believe me, I’ve probably made more mistakes than accomplishments, but so what. It’s these aches and pains that remind me of the past.
I’m one of those people who don’t wish to go back in the past and do things over. Nope, I’m happy where I am today and just keep rolling along.
I’m fortunate to feel love around me each day. My kids are healthy and thriving. I have an amazing wife, plus our business is changing lives.
I count my blessings because today is a good day. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring, so let this be the best day.
Besides the aches and pains, how do you feel? It’s your choice.