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At 63 this has been a challenge for me. Over a long period of time, I noticed I was looking at myself with disdain. I found myself in a state of constant criticism of my waistline, the wrinkles, the sagging everything. Once I had a clarity of what I was doing I said, “self, this is enough.” From that point on I vowed to become the strongest 60-something I possibly could and to start noticing the positives. I realize way too much ego is involved with all of this and it makes me sad...
At 63 this has been a challenge for me. Over a long period of time, I noticed I was looking at myself with disdain. I found myself in a state of constant criticism of my waistline, the wrinkles, the sagging everything. Once I had a clarity of what I was doing I said, “self, this is enough.” From that point on I vowed to become the strongest 60-something I possibly could and to start noticing the positives. I realize way too much ego is involved with all of this and it makes me sad that I let it become so. At the moment of conception, we became a work in progress, and here we are today. A work in progress!
August Full Sturgeon Moon
I receive the most inspiration from people who are older than I am and remain active. I cannot read enough about those record-setters in their 70’s and even 80’s who have somehow managed to keep their bodies moving, sometimes even through debilitating circumstances. Living where I do, I get to see for myself surprising numbers of energetic older folks putting some miles on their feet up and down the beach, or riding bicycles, and especially those walking several miles a day throug...
I receive the most inspiration from people who are older than I am and remain active. I cannot read enough about those record-setters in their 70’s and even 80’s who have somehow managed to keep their bodies moving, sometimes even through debilitating circumstances. Living where I do, I get to see for myself surprising numbers of energetic older folks putting some miles on their feet up and down the beach, or riding bicycles, and especially those walking several miles a day through our local parks and preserves. I guess my mind thinks, “if they can do it, I can do it!”
Access to our local beach was barricaded yesterday, for safety’s sake in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. I was able to get a couple of quick photos of that mighty Atlantic Ocean from a more private location though! So grateful that he is no longer being known as a hurricane in my area, but a much less powerful tropical storm at this point. Kind of makes me think of our lives- the storms come as they always will, and we are affected. Sometimes to the point of working ourselves into a frenz...
Access to our local beach was barricaded yesterday, for safety’s sake in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. I was able to get a couple of quick photos of that mighty Atlantic Ocean from a more private location though! So grateful that he is no longer being known as a hurricane in my area, but a much less powerful tropical storm at this point. Kind of makes me think of our lives- the storms come as they always will, and we are affected. Sometimes to the point of working ourselves into a frenzy. And then, suddenly, the news is not as bad as it first seemed. And there are even some brief spells of light shining through those heavy, dark clouds that tried to keep us down. Do you see it?
My morning coffee is perfect!
Walking has become an integral part of my days. This little sign hangs in my kitchen, right before I walk out the door. It means so much more to me than just the physical walking, do you see? As we prepare for Isaias today, whether he be a Hurricane or Tropical Storm on the southeast coast of Florida tomorrow, I’m reminded to slow down. Make time for what feels important. Be well and be safe, my friends!
I can savor certain moments of most days. So much happens during the course of the 16-18 awake hours of each day that I’m not sure I really remember all the bits and pieces. Or that I’d even want to. But it is those delightful moments of each day that I tuck away in my mind’s filing cabinet. Those I bring out once in a while and carefully handle like old, fragile photographs, savoring the feels and emotions of those moments.
The sun is still sleeping here so just one more from yesterday.
Oh, sunnypatti, I so agree with you about ‘the good float!’ You described it so well. I love to ‘take ten’ and float on my back, too!
Your photo brought a smile to my face, Drew. What a fun time!
August’s full moon was traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon because the giant sturgeon (fish) of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer.
I love the Farmers Almanac for information like this. Here is a link that talks about the Sturgeon Moon. https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-august
Much happiness, my friend.
“Silence, however, takes practice.” Isn’t that the truth?!
Hi, Sunflower!
What you wrote is deep, Dusty Su! I put your name on it and copied it to a Word doc. With your permission, I’d like to give a copy to each of my family members. You are such an inspiration to me- nearly every one of your posts speaks to some part of my being.. Thank you for being here and sharing as you do.
So glad to read you today, reality. As always, you’ve given me much to think about. Thank you.
(I saved it, too. Those 2/2 words really spoke to me.)
Well put, Verena. I had to pass the question because it left me unsure and unsettled. Your words straightened my feelings. 🙏
What an incredibly beautiful story, Annie. I love the way you write. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you for sharing this poem, Verena! I think I shall read it every day for a while, to let it sink into my being. “Impermanence is life’s only promise to us” <– all struggling ceases when I read this line. Perhaps that is the last line's intention, also?
Oh Ose. I believe your words will stay with me for the rest of my days. May you have comfort and be at peace, my friend.
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