It’s hard to believe this is the thirtieth sign in this series called TOPS Healthy Lifestyle: Follow the Signs. Unless I get caught in a CRASH ZONE, I will provide four or five more signs to conclude this series. The next several signs will relate to our chapter experiences. On any journey, some signs I see really do not have…
When it comes to travel, statistics can be helpful and concerning at the same time. I EXPECT DELAYS at the airport since it seems to happen every time I fly. I can look at statistics to determine which airline I should use to avoid these. That is a way I can have a little control. When on the road, I…
It is very frustrating when, after taking great care in planning to attend an event, verifying the route and allowing for enough time to get there, I see an EXPECT DELAYS sign on the horizon. The delay is completely out of my control. However, the event I so carefully planned to attend will not wait until I arrive. I must…
…and now back to the next sign. I refracted with ALTERNATE ROUTES several months ago and this next sign certainly reinforces that blog. As much as I sometimes wish things could be ONE WAY, they are not. If my personal journey on this earth, and society in general, had not used ALTERNATE ROUTES, healthy growth and change would never have…
There is no real order to how all these signs need to be lined up and no sign is more important than another. However, I was surprised that I have not yet refracted about the SLOW sign. Seeing a DANGER AHEAD sign, I automatically adjust my SPEED LIMIT so there is no need to put a SLOW sign in the…
I have seen many FALLING ROCKS signs during my travels. Although I’ve never seen any rocks falling as I drove by, I know it happens because they are lying by the roadside. Being aware of hazards is important on any journey. During my attempts to follow the signs to a healthy lifestyle, I am very much aware of FALLING ROCKS.…
There have been many times in my life when I was not sure of what direction to take. I firmly admit to the fact that I am “directionally challenged.” Asking for directions was never easy, I always felt I could just figure it out. The “I will just figure it out” attitude has not always served me well. If I…