The author lives in Houston and is a retired 76 year old white American male. He is fit and trim (at 5′ 11″ and 130 pounds) with short white hair combed to the back and some baldness. He’s nearsighted and wears glasses when he goes out but at home he usually doesn’t wear glasses.
Self-Care, well-being and happiness have become more important parts of his daily life for the past few decades. In retirement he has the luxury of spending an hour each morning doing his mental practices of memorizing seasonal commandments followed by focused attention meditation. He gets a lot of satisfaction in maintaining his mental well-being and believes that with a playful, growth mindset one can master useful skills, attitudes, and perspectives that help overcome obstacles in living a healthier, happier, longer life.