In An Instant

This month my book-club read In an Instant, by Lee and Bob Woodward.

It’s worth reading for a couple of reasons. Not the least of which is the example of coping mechanism exhibited by Lee, wife of Bob.

What was the first thing she did when she found out Bob had been hit in Iraq? She went jogging.

Seriously.

First I thought this was insane. Then I realized not everyone on earth have a habit of using unhealthy negative coping strategies. For much of my life my “go to” would have more likely been smoking and maybe a drink or pill. Certainly it might involve food.

Thank God it’s within our power to change habits and behaviors. I quit smoking, don’t pop anymore pills and rarely drink. I work out quite a few times a week and take yoga. I learned to breathe deeply.

Turns out exercise is a pretty good coping strategy.