Don't allow the emotional, cognitive challenges to overwhelm the physical. Select and maintain a healthy way of eating. Whether you are a vegetarian or into natural foods, it is imperative that you feed your body an abundance of healthy food. Spend time providing fuel for your journey. You will have to make decisions regarding those people you choose to retain in your inner circle.
Most people live in mundane worlds, or they try to.
When events occur that jar them into reality, they try to ignore it or suppress the aberration in hopes it will disappear. This attitude doesn't exactly help our world progress, but it is prevalent. When you attempt to embark on a journey that deviates from the norm, it forces people to reflect on their own lives. Rather than do a painful analysis of their own stuckness, it is easier for them to cope if they negate your venture. These people will be happy to be your pallbearers.