“As I see it, life is a journey thru time. We have no idea how long the journey will be–our time on this planet is controlled and influenced by many variables within us, such as our DNA make up, and by our environment. Every decision we make in life can have lasting effects. To take up smoking and/or using other chemical substances, for instance, would definitely be considered a poor decision.

The best we can do is to enjoy life. As the old saying goes, the only certainty in life is death and taxes. However, if we don’t take care of the vessel that we call our body and instead abuse it with drugs and excesses, our journey will be shortened.

Life is to be lived and enjoyed, but always in good health. Otherwise the journey of life becomes one hell of a bumpy road.”

– Armando A. Montiel, MD