I've been thinking lately about "the changing times." Events that are taking place around the world are having a profound effect on our future. Some changes are good of course, but some are definitely not. Time passes so quickly, too. It seems we are young and then almost overnight we see ourselves getting old. Suddenly we see our skin changing and wrinkles appear where we'd rather they didn't.
Change is inevitable, but the big question is, How do we adapt to those changes? It isn't that easy is it?
I distinctly remember some months ago when it hit me. "I'm getting old, in spite of feeling like a teenager most of the time." I looked back and thought, "Where has my life gone?" I have to admit I did have a few miserable days feeling sorry for myself. Our attitude makes us or breaks us, doesn't it? So I either had to make a choice, whether to feel sorry for myself forever and be miserable, which would affect others, or I could get on with life. I chose to accept the fact that I couldn't change a thing but my attitude.
We have to decide to make the best of our lives and use the talents we have. There are so many seniors who are still make a tremendous contribution to life, and making others happy. They still have lots of spunk. Many have so much talent.
I have always loved to sing. My husband and I used to sing together in our younger days. He still does and has a great voice. I'm afraid is not the same for me as mine has gone to the dogs and I certainly don't like some of the sounds that reverberate from my mouth these days.
Many of you obtain a lot of joy and satisfaction from gardening. That's great, although not always too good when we have to bend and straighten up again. But I guess it helps to keep moving. Anyway, whatever keeps you feeling young and enjoying life, keep on going.
I still love drawing and painting but haven't done too much lately. It isn't quite so easy when one is shaking a lot. All of our pastimes and hobbies help us cope with life, don't they? They also help us with all the changes.
How are you coping with the changes in your life recently?
I'm just asking, because if you need to talk sometime please contact me. Remember the old saying, "A trouble shared is a trouble halved."
