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 [log in to unmask]