Dariusz:
> Besides, those who did do well while having health problems, could have
> done probably much better had they not had them.

Tom:
I would like to make a side comment here. Illness, so long as it does not
kill or largely disable you, can, paradoxically, be a blessing. If you
can see the illness as a message - from nature, God, or your higher self -
that you are doing something wrong, then the illness may motivate you to
do a thorough self-examination. Through this self-examination, you may
find what is wrong in your life (physically, mentally, and/or spiritually).
Once that is determined, you can then take steps to correct those things,
and change for the better. The illness (or the threat of a recurrence) will
then give you motivation to make those changes.

Thus illness, if properly analyzed, can be a spark of transformation,
and can drive one to make significant, positive changes in their lives.
Viewed in this context, illness can actually be a blessing in disguise.

I have met a number of people who view their (sometimes serious) illness
as a blessing, because it caused them to change their lives for the better.
They learned a lot about themselves, and life, in the process. It is a
tough way to learn, but if such an opportunity visits you, it is wise
to take advantage of it.

Regards,
Tom Billings
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