The most difficult thing we do in life is get up every morning and try to stay on the “VECTOR” that God has placed us on. A Vector is a straight line between where we are and where we are going. It has an origin, a destination and speed and a host of other properties that a mathematician can attest to. Despite all the distractions, diversions, and very legitimate obstacles,
we must arise, get our bearings, prepare for the day and “find the place on our VECTOR to continue.” Nobody can make this trek for us.
This reality was apparent this morning. I awake at 05:00 AM and begin the process of rationalizing why I should continue to lay in bed a little longer. Eventually, I place one foot on the floor and then the other. With a very foggy mind (and at the urging of my wife) I begin to plan my training for that morning. I replay the reasons why I do what I do. I pull up an image of myself on stage giving it all I’ve got. Then, the juices begin to flow. By 0:530 AM I am eating some oatmeal and blueberries. 05:45 AM I’m out the door headed for the local Gold’s Gym. Training is brutal with my eye on the prize.
I illustrate this process to remind all of us that we are all on a quest to be as good as we can be and to finish strong. We are in the twilight of our years and it’s our time. To think of all of you and the indelibly imprinted memories that I carry with me always, I think of the words from the song “The Last Farewell” by Roger Whitaker, “I have loved you dearly! More dearly than the spoken word can tell.” See some of you soon in July. Train hard for the trip along your own VECTOR to the destination that you have been directed to. Douglas E. Graham
Six Pack and Senior 