b'ELITEHEALTH GUIDE|mind that says, I choose not to be a victim through the day.high-level pro-am mens basketball team I coach. what I am I going to try and do about this?I am not suggesting that all have to expe- We were down at halftime and I wanted them to This contagious attitude also leads to an atti- rience serious health concerns or cancer, butjust focus on the second half. I read a few pas-tude of gratitudethey teach us to enjoy therather I say, dont wait for something to hap- sageswow! We came out and seized every little things so to speak.pen to you, make each day a masterpiece andsecond of the second half without ever talking A cup of coffee, a kind word, a smile, all ofeliminate boredom from your mindset. I sayabout how we did not play up to our potential the seasons we go through in life and weatherto many people in my audiences What wouldin the first half. Is it any accident that we won wise, enjoying every morsel of food, every noteit do if you lived AS IF you had [an impending]the game after being down by 16 at half? Hmm. of music, every page in a book, every word in aheart attack? phone conversation with a loved one, the leavesWould you be more patient? Less judgmen- LEVITYfalling from the trees, etc, etc. tal? More eager to take chances? Be nicer toSurvivors taught me and reinforced my belief I have also met many Holocaust survivorssome in your life? Embrace what life throws atthat humor heals our entire being with laugh-and they seem to have many of the same traits Iyou, and not make mountains out of molehillster being the magic elixir. I saw people in my describe as cancer survivors. It is hard to com- with certain issues in your life? audience laugh until they actually cried. It prehend what they went through in the WorldI am hoping you would. The survivors alsowas cathartic and joyful for them as I told a War ll, but somehow they (the lucky ones) sur- help with the lesson of setting priorities few good jokes and stories to illustrate presen-vived on so much less than we can imagine health being number one. One survivor saidtation points. They were all seated at round they are an inspiration like cancer survivors. Money is nice, but now I know that I do nottables so they can easily see each others laugh-have to be the richest man in the cemetery. ter and joy (I have no knowledge of whether ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE What he was saying is that it is great to bethe seating coordinator did this on purpose.)Here is a lesson of which survivors alwaysable to save money, but with a new lease on lifeWe can all become good story tellers of remind me. My presentation topic onhe treats himself better with his money thanhumorous experiences, and it greatly helps September 7th was The Power of Love,ever before. He also has a commitment whenothers on so many levels of health. Its your Resilience, and Hope.able to help others.turn to tell a story!I spoke for approximately 45 minutes andMy book The Good Times HandbookYourThe I will deal with it mentality serves as a received a standing ovationI believe the ova- Guide to Positive Living and an Exciting Lifepowerful lesson. Now that the survivor has dealt tion was for restoring in the survivors that theyis available to all, but I also tell all to read andwith cancer, almost everything else becomes need to continue to focus on the magic andre-read the great book Tuesdays With Morriesecondary to deal with in terms of the urge to life-changing word gratitude. by Mitch Albom. It is timeless in its messagesget overwhelmed with anxiety when another Being gracious is a conscious choice andthat parallel the lessons I have learned withresponsibility, task, etc. has to be done. As one lets folks know that the clock on the wall,survivors.survivor said, I do like my sink clear of dishes so to speak never says tick, tick, tick butAnother wonderful book for all of us is Theand in the dishwasherbut NOW, I know it will rather echoes precious, precious, precious.Precious Present by Dr. Spencer Johnson. I evenget done and this type of thing does not have to It is a very different mindset than lets just getused this book as a halftime motivator for abe done this minutes. What I get from this is be careful what you choose to become anxious about. Most things will eventually get done. I am There are several more lessons that I can certainly write about not saying that cleanliness, etc. has to be forgot-hope these help each of you. Feel free to write me at: tenwhat I am saying is that dont make your Dr. Sobel urgencies emergencies!99 Miller Road LOVE THAT COLOR MENTALITY Bethany, CT 06524 I saw so many people in the audience wearing Share any lessons you may have learned from survivors or ifgreat-colored clothing with colors They like: you just want to share what you practice.bright yellows, wonderful rich pinks, beautiful You can also inquire about/order my book at info@DrSteveSobel.com. (I will autograph) shades of blue, gorgeous peach colors seemed to dominate the audience.Let your hearts ring with hope no matter what life throws at you. I am here for you if youMany say that colors can lift your mood and need anything I can help you with. I believe that. On a personal level, I will tell you My website is www.drstevesobel.com and remember what Mother Teresa said: that I actually wear some multi-colored socks I know G-d will not give me anything I cant handleI just wish he/she would not trustto feel good and it works! It gives me a great me so much! chuckle as well when someone see them and smiles.n12 ELITEHEALTH GUIDE|2019| www.elitecme.com'