Does time seem to go too fast or is it just me? I have officially reached what they call the “Golden Years.” I celebrated my sixtieth birthday four years ago and in the past four years I feel like I’ve learned so much, mostly about myself. And it’s not all bad. The way I look at things is completely different than it was just ten or fifteen years ago.
I’ve learned where my priorities are. I’ve always put
my family first above everything but I now I guess I look at it even differently.
I became a Nana almost twelve years ago. I’ve discovered a kind of love that I’ve
never known before. Having kids is amazing in its own way, but having a
grandchild is on a whole other level. Maybe it’s because you don’t see them as
much as you did when your kids were growing up, or maybe it’s because you are
not the disciplinarian and are more relaxed and chill around them. I just know that
when that beautiful child is with me, life stops everywhere else, and I just
enjoy every minute.
Time is ticking along. Some say time is an illusion
and I never understood that, and probably never will. The fact is that it’s moving
ahead, quickly. All that being said, the way I prefer to spend my time is
different than it used to be. I focus on doing things I enjoy, and I have
learned to say no to things that I would have done before because I thought I
had to. No more of that.
Giving is so much more fun for me than receiving. You
reach a point where you really have what you need, and “things” don’t make you as happy as it once did. I find it more rewarding to share what I have or what I can with others that are in need. Time, money, or awareness can make a difference in your
life and can help those in need. When you realize how blessed you are, in what ever way that may be, it makes
you want to share that with others.
There’s more to life than what we have in Indiana.
Yep, a lot more! I’ve always enjoyed traveling but these days, we travel every
chance we get. I’d rather spend my money doing things and having experiences
than buying material things. It’s a big world out there and we want to see it
while we still can. We’ll be taking our first scenic train ride in a couple of
months. It will be an experience. I’m glad my husband isn’t into taking
pictures and videos because I’m sure it will be quite a sight watching me climb
up into the upper bunk at night.
I realize that my health is my most important asset.
No truer words have ever been spoken. As I watched my parents and others age, I realize that not only do I want to remain healthy to live longer
but I want to keep my mobility. Years ago, diet and exercise were something I attained
for vanity purposes. Today, it’s all about my health and mobility. I’ve gotten
a good hold of that lately and am working hard at trying to maintain a healthy
lifestyle. Next, I’m going to add strength training to my daily routine.
If you are still with me and haven’t fallen asleep while I
ramble on, thank you. My final thought is that I hope you are inspired to take
good care of yourself and those around you.
The photo above is my favorite photo from a two-week road trip we took last year. There are a lot of beautiful places out there!
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