Now, the one silver thread that I detect which runs throughout the items I've posted to Mike is the necessity of "Training." I know Mike and Others are Active Trainors. I know there are the exceptional few that have successfully trained themselves to do many things well, but never perfect (if one can use such a word). Training facilitates and instills self-discipline. I hope we can agree. I state this as a proposition in the face of the antithesis which is: Others are supposed to do something for me, entitlement. And as they waste away, it's other folks' fault.
Notice throughout the posted piece, to Mike1956, Andy says the following: "I made," "I stopped," "I was able," "I practiced," "When I took," "I began." In all of these instances, Andy did something for himself! But him doing for himself is only based upon what was instilled in him through "Training." And because of his willingness to persevere (which was hard fought); He's now able to say, "I am stronger," "I haven't lost," "I am still," "I practice," "I see the beauty," "I am watching for danger," and "I can once again appreciate..."
I admire the beauty. I thank Trainors. But most important is, the one that activates the training. Andy did, it's reflected in his writing.