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“So, as life moves forward, what are you prepared to leave behind?
“I am 65 years old, and I am asking just that. I am no longer who I used to think I was. Not even close to ‘What’ other people or ‘Who’ other people think I am.
“I have auctioned three of my medals, which sold, I believe, because I went against what the ‘experts’ told me last time when I tried the first time.
“I told the truth; I needed the money. While many people may have built businesses and sold them for a profit, I had my medals, which I am grateful for.
“If I had proper management, I might not have been in that position, but what is done is done; live and learn.
“The other consideration is the sale of my house. I am VERY happy with whom I sold it to. I thanked and blessed the house to bring joy, love, peace, happiness, and a sense of safety to those who entered the house.”
That’s the start of a long Facebook post by Olympic diving icon Greg Louganis from 29 August (Friday), explaining that he is moving to Panama. He explained that he gave some gifts to friends, has packed up and is getting ready for his next stage:
● “I realized I often close myself off, shut myself down, and play small for the comfort of others.
“I don’t think I have realized or given myself credit for what I might be able to accomplish.”
● “Now I get to discover who is Greg Louganis? Without the distraction and noise from outside. At least this is my goal, and hey, I may not find that.
“I think I may find it at times, in moments, my goal is to live it! Discover, allow, and nurture that human spirit through the experiences of life.
“To be joyful in the moments, embrace the grief, the anger, and the laughter, and embrace it all, feel it all in this experience we call our lives.
“Did I love well? Was I kind?
“Letting go of all judgment and criticism of self and others.
“Be kind in thought and deed!”
Louganis was an unforgettable diver, winner of a 1976 Olympic silver in the 10 m, then golds in the 3 m and 10 m at Los Angeles in 1984 and Seoul in 1988. He won the 1984 AAU Sullivan Award as the finest amateur athletes in the U.S. and is a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame.
He sold the ‘76 silver, ‘84 3 m gold and ‘88 10 m gold in July in an RR Auction offering that netted him about $345,000, and he retained his Los Angeles ‘84 10 m gold and the Seoul ‘88 3 m gold.
He promises to check in from Panama on Facebook.
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