Nothing revelatory here. Just what I’ve been thinking about this morning.
I have arrived at the time in my life when I realize that I am now experiencing things that, when I was younger, I saw my parents experience. I’m certain that we’ve always shared similar events. My realization is new. Self awareness can be sobering.
Regardless, I believe how we meet change defines us, at least in part.
Change can be dreadful and frightening, but I strive to realize it’s part of the journey, greet it with open arms, and view it as a reminder to live each day fully and mindfully.
5 responses so far ↓
jennie // June 7, 2007 at 9:41 am
It’s interesting that we don’t gain this perspective until we’re older, which is when it seems change is harder to accept.
Troy // June 7, 2007 at 11:21 am
Harder to accept and harder to do, Jennie.
crystal // June 7, 2007 at 1:33 pm
i am still trying to gain it.
Leann // June 7, 2007 at 3:13 pm
Great perspective. You have a good attitude. I don’t like change. Like Jennie said, it’s harder to accept when we’re older and like Troy said, it’s harder to do when you’re set in your ways. That’s one area of my life that I need to work on…the serenity prayer. Accept the things I cannot change and have the strength and willingness to change the things that need changing.
Susan // June 8, 2007 at 8:10 am
This post made me think of my parents getting older…terrifies me to realize that they are at that point where they need me more than I need them.
Great pondering post.
Leave a Comment