I have been in a time of reflection. This age thing had me all tied in knots but after some time away in uninterrupted time with God I have come to understand something very important. We keep thinking about aging as dying and forget about the living part of it. I am alive and I have some living to do.<\/p>\n
This got me to thinking about that last post and the final third bit. No wonder I got depressed. That is a really sad way to look at it. To have a more positive attitude I am thinking of the seasons of life. I am in the autumn of life. I love the fall, it is definitely my favorite season. So like fall though things are changing and dying off, there is such beauty in it. There are so many things I like about fall. I’m thinking that this period of my life will be beautiful, creative, and LIVED!<\/p>\n
This stage of life is so free, unlike the responsibilities and demands made upon you in the “working years”. This is a time to reap the harvest. To enjoy what you have worked so hard to achieve and share it with others. It took me a while to get here but I am so excited about the next several years. I am seeing the grieving period (loss of youth) as a time of growth for me. Peace!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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