The sun is bright and sets sparkles on the great blue ocean.
He sits on the balcony of their elegant villa looking down at the pool where his wife and two young children frolic and splash and giggle. The villa, a luxury home with well-kept gardens, indoor spar, gym, sauna, and full air-conditioning throughout, sits on the slopes of Portofino, Italy, looking out to sea. He sips the chilled Martini cocktail, his third, and reflects on how life has been good to him. Apart from several bestselling books, his recent worldwide tour giving lectures on maintaining wellness pays for his lavish lifestyle. He feels that this in itself is a reward for bringing so much happiness to so many who have followed his teachings. Happiness, and in some cases a cure, a remedy for so many unwanted symptoms that people are prey to.
However, fate keeps its own unseen ledger. It enacts and sanctions events that take no account of such things. He will soon stand and feel a momentary loss of balance. In that fleeting moment he will no doubt mentally blame the drink. It will be several days before he questions the persistent unsteadiness while completely sober, and several weeks before seeking medical advice. He will have even more time before being diagnosed with brain cancer…