tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414736909420043263.post3105315967443870104..comments2024-03-03T05:32:43.639-05:00Comments on The CCE-Drive: How Fit is Rob Ford?Craig C-Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04497351002357692661noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2414736909420043263.post-28154043763793057702012-07-18T08:02:40.814-04:002012-07-18T08:02:40.814-04:00A friend of mine rightfully called me out for the ...A friend of mine rightfully called me out for the title of the article. To clarify, it is a crass way of getting you to read further, but you'll note there's no mention of Rob Ford's weight in the article. I don't blame him for his girth, nor do I think it's something to be joked about. Obesity is a serious health concern; interestingly enough, it's tied to mental illnesses like anxiety and depression. <br /><br />I think Ford's approach to life is hard-wired, but fundamentally unhealthy. I think he's probably not having much fun in his role, but he's driven to politics out of frustration and resentment. He can change, though, as we all can - neuroplasticity and cognitive behvarioual therapy prove this.<br /><br />Like any change, though, it can't be forced upon us - we have to consciously make the choice to live differently and be willing to endure the pain that comes with it. People like Ford have a harder time than most - they have additional stresses from masses of people, but not additional empathetic support. It's lonely at the top.<br /><br />But then, I'm not a "kick the bums out" kind of guy - I actually believe in moving forward together.Craig C-Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497351002357692661noreply@blogger.com