Disgraceful Rider

So near yet so far – he was in L.A. and I was in San Francisco. If only he knew the two things he needs to give up smoking but maybe he’ll read this. First he needs to replace the ritual with a set of worry beads to play with instead of ciggies, then suck air in and breathe it out slowly just like smoking. This will relax him in exactly the same way – everyone who practises yoga does just this. Then he needs to concentrate on 2 words but first a little story.  Some men live in a prison of their own making but one man lived in a real prison for over 20 years. This political prisoner was released when he was quite old but he went on to become President of his country, marry and became blissfully happy, is still alive at the age of 91 and revered all over the world. No man knows what greatness still lies ahead of him, so if a man is wise he will try to stay as healthy as he can be. He cannot know what he may yet achieve.  The 2 words to concentrate on as you play with the beads, breathe and relax are .. ”Nelson Mandela”.   If only Mickey knew these 2 things he’d never smoke again, guaranteed !!