THE BLOG OF DRU #1: PRIDE AND STUBBORNNESS

We stand in our own way, sometimes.

We let worthless, empty voided internet influencers dictate our decision making. 

Lastly, we let our ego, pride and stubbornness be our compass to a destination that’s waiting for us to crash and burn. 

Don’t get me wrong, having pride, ego and being a little stubborn can be a positive thing. If the situation calls for it, of course. But lately, I’ve seen a rampant increase of men not putting those three items aside for a bigger picture. The biggest one, and this is coming from personal experience with my own family, is men’s health. Not mentally (although that’s important) but the physical side of it. In more recent memory, I’ve read articles on how some men view going to a doctor’s checkup as a sign of “weakness” or not worth their time, money and energy.

Well, I’m here to tell you it is not a weak move. I wish certain family members took their health a bit more seriously when they were around, especially my late father. He didn’t really start caring until it was nearly too late. For years, he had chance after chance to turn things around. And while he had his small moments (he quit smoking cigarettes around 2003) that pride (his last name. Oh, the irony) and ego kept getting in the way. It was sad to see. And you want what is best for the people that you love, respect and care about.

But the thing is, while you want the best, at the end of the day, they need to want it. You can pep talk them until you’re blue in the face, but it’s up to that person to want to change their ways. And with the rise of more health issues at such a young age (anywhere from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s) us men really need to stay on track of our checkups. I’ve been going to the doctor every year since I was in my 20’s. While no one is invincible, I can easily say I’m beyond thankful to be in good health at my age (and I’m due for a checkup soon) and I plan on finding new ways to keep up the consistent work. Also, when people tell me I don’t look or even move like my age says, now that is quite the ego boost LOL.

Again, I never want to come across as preachy. I’m just stating what I see and hear from men, regardless if I know them personally or they’re strangers. And I want the best, but that’s only if YOU want it for yourself, first. 

So, for the men out there who are neglecting their mental, physical health, and among other items, just hear this:

There’s nothing more mainly than giving a shit about yourself.