Last week I spoke with a friend who retired from his 50-year practice as a doctor.  At first, it was a bit jarring, he admitted; but eventually, he is happier and lighter and freer.  I told him that he made his transition well.  Some folks don’t fare the same.  Speaking of transitions, In a podcast I heard a while ago, a professional sportsman told a familiar story:  early success, lots of money, a big house, supportive wife and two kids.  Then the story went to a place familiar only to some readers- he revealed that he had cancer.  When the doctor informed him of this fact, his response was not "Why me?" but rather "Why not me?"  As a life coach, I wonder how this person was able to be ready for this news, this new normal, this "sentence." By naming our website and initiative "Alive 'n Well", we know that many people are quite the opposite:  ailing and suffering...and we know there are those who are sick and tired of being sick and tired!  This is precisely why we felt compelled to begin something so positive-sounding and health-promoting.  We are also aware that there are people who are doing "okay" but could be consciously or unconsciously contributing to--or absorbing--the negativity that is rife during these strange times.  We want to do our part and lessen the impact of this kind of negativity.  Whether you are busy working or working to keep busy; tired or retired; have chronic pain or are one… we are here for you.