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[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

What is the art of life?

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We are on this earth for a short period of time, would you not want to live the best possible life?

Your life is yours to live but understand the 3 ideas below and you will have fulfilment.

Communication
Service
Understanding

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@zachhomol_ Bro, would love to know what you were thinking when you were on the last set, 20 reps in, in the thick of it, you looked around, smiled and smashed out the next 5! Elite mindset!

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@zachhomol_ The way of the warrior

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@mikethrston 10 years of hidden hard work to become an “overnight success”

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@StanCollymore What an important message and reflection - RIP Graham, may he be at peace

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Graham Thorpe, England cricketer, with beautiful daughters, loving wife, family and friends.

Took his own life.

Too many men in particular, at a time when information is plentiful, charities on standby, text, phone and email services ready, are deciding to end their lives.

Many reading this, like me will have hit very close to where Graham got but stopped short, just. It's a desperate, confusing and frightening experience mixed with a matter of factness that at the time feels sobering, you feel you're thinking and acting clearly but you're not.

Graham's wife took the decision to tell the world of how Graham both lived and sadly died, in the hope that if you or someone you know are struggling you'll grab one of the branches set out below and contact someone who can and will help.

When someone takes their life, there's a trail of pain, questions and few answers, but many of us know that anxiety and depression gets so bad that life simply doesn't feel worth living. In my case I was lucky, very lucky. I ran, and ran some more until clouds lifted, the anxiety moved away and I could think straight. Looking back I've been seconds away from death several times, so reading about Graham is incredibly confronting, upsetting and sobering as I'm sure it is for many.

I didn't know Graham but his story is all too familiar. Anxiety and depression for men, particularly men, hides invisible as the forced machismo creates a mask, a shield. You laugh, you crack a joke, you "look" ok and you carry on. But then one day as if you were preparing a meal, you take stock, prepare your deed and,

You take your life.

Leaving others with a lifetime of pain.

You don't mean to, it's the last thing you want, but it's the unintended consequences of a decision made, nonetheless.

If you're reading this, and can relate to any of the above, firstly have 5 minutes to think of Graham, his children and his wife, they need all the love and support that can be sent their way.

Then, if you're anxious, depressed, really struggling, ease know that my email is open to sound off, that charities such as the Samaritans are there 24/7, SANE charity phone line is open from 4pm to 10pm daily, MIND have drop in centres nationally and emergence services will always help on 999 or NHS 111.

To Graham and his family, you're on my mind and the mind of many, and to those struggling, you're a second away from help even in your darkest hour.

Protect life. Yours.

Stand up. Speak out.

[MAJESTIC @MajesticOnline]

You heard it on @talksport here is the track i made for the final! ENJOY!

[Central @WestHam_Central]

This may be the greatest thing I have ever watched in my life.

[England @England]

One more. Turn the page.

[Second Tier podcast @secondtierpod]

Every pub at 11am tomorrow:

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@zachhomol_ So true! Interesting when we say yes (in some cases) yes is just enough of a good response and we can leave it. I wonder if there is something in the word no, or is it how we as humans are built to not accept rejection, so no hits a nerve - this tweet made me reflect though!

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@fantasyfooty Mad to think I was watching the game in a bar in Berlin (here for turkey vs netherlands tonight) sat next to a German guy all night chatting away, nicest guy in the world, I gave him a cuddle when they lost and he took it so well, he said he hopes England win it! Basic respect

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@zachhomol_ Needed to hear this today my bro!

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

This Netflix documentary: The final: attack on Wembley just shows the worst of England - absolute scumbags and the show is giving them air time acknowledging they beat the system and security - this country is a joke man

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@fsmaguire Yea it is really strange - you think Arteta would be ringing whites neck saying he will regret it if he does not change his mind - definitely more than meets the eye I agree

Anyway - it’s coming home!

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@DFrankcom Where is my pint Danny boy? 😂

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@DFrankcom Clearance - newton abbot - 4.10
Tom cannon wins on him around this course or is always there about - has been in higher class company and held its own and coming off the back of a win here last race - the horse seems to like newton abbot so I fancy it to go close
Stuck £25 win

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@fsmaguire He was some horse

[Amateur FA ⚽️ @AmateurFA]

With our Adult Male County Cup finals now finished, find out who has been successful in winning silverware this season.

Thanks goes to the teams who took part and all those who helped at the finals and contributed to making them a success.

Read more: https://t.co/zWuyoKtbs5

[Danny Fitz @Daniel02Fitz]

@fsmaguire @anaustra Great minds think alike! 😂