Having just read today's "Daily Kick" from Dave Farland about Orson Scott Card having a stroke I felt the need to jot my thoughts about writing and health. The worst thing that could happen to a writer is Alzheimer's - Which Terry Pratchett has. The next worst thing that could happen to a writer is, in my opinion, a stroke. Mr. Card was lucky and he admits that; his stroke was very mild and he knew the instant it started happening so he had IMMEDIATE help. But a stroke can take a brilliant mind and trap it in a broken vessel in a heartbeat.
These health issues rank in the same lump as blindness for me. I need to see the world. Perhaps this should be a wake up call to writers (aspiring or otherwise) that life isn't just about books, but living.
Huh. I didn't know that he had a stroke. Guess that would explain why he didn't have a column in this week's Mormon Times.
ReplyDeleteI second that motion... Everyone should be more self aware of health and live life to the fullest!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. It reminds me that my battle to lose weight and continually be more healthy is a battle worth fighting. I am very happy that I get to travel the beginnings of this journey with you my friend.
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