On Ageing
Posted 07-11-2008 at 10:18 AM by sapphire-rose
As I reflect back to my years upon this earth; I've come to see there is much to laugh about within myself. Ahh the 70's and my teen years, flower power and me the hippie wannabe. Life was good and yet back then I thought unfair and weighed down with much restrictions. My clothes as I see them now were funny looking and I think did I really wear that?
I cut my youth and freedom short when I married and had children, still in my teens. But now I know for me there was no other way for my life. They are among my many blessings .
Regrets fall to the wayside the older I get. Seems like that which hurt me, or even what I thought were mistakes have molded me into the person I am today. How could I have regret to that.
Children are grown and on there own, oh yes I miss them. Grandchildren are now blessed unto me. Where has time gone and did I miss something.
I have noticed that I'm more aware of the processes of age, funny that I hadn't noticed in my youth. Free spirited and nothing to tie or bind. Body aches or pains are visited upon me now. Gray hair appears in the strangest places and eyes do not see as well as they did. Memory fails more often than not, Haven't decided yet if that is a good thing or bad.
I identify the parent I think I resemble most, I never thought about it in my youth.
I laugh at the things the youngsters think they do thinking that they are first to do it. I reflect back I thoght I did to.
Temperment has changed as well as understanding, challenges are met, just not as quickly.
Bed time is now what it was when I was twelve, I do not resent it like I did, I embrace it.
I confess I must laugh and I do enjoy this show of my life called ageing.
I've learned the value of time and of friendship, so many things that I had taken for granted. Much I did not pay attention to.
Is this wisdom??? Oh I think not; I believe it is life. One word to emcompass all, I do love this life. I do understand now the expression life is to short. I've been here for half a century, but it feels more like ten brief years.
I've learned to forgive, after all if I cannot forgive do I deserve forgiveness, when I do not forgive, it is only myself that is weighted with the hurt that was caused. So therefore I hurt myself.
I'm thankful that I'm ageing and look forward to what surprises are around the next corner of my life.
I cut my youth and freedom short when I married and had children, still in my teens. But now I know for me there was no other way for my life. They are among my many blessings .
Regrets fall to the wayside the older I get. Seems like that which hurt me, or even what I thought were mistakes have molded me into the person I am today. How could I have regret to that.
Children are grown and on there own, oh yes I miss them. Grandchildren are now blessed unto me. Where has time gone and did I miss something.
I have noticed that I'm more aware of the processes of age, funny that I hadn't noticed in my youth. Free spirited and nothing to tie or bind. Body aches or pains are visited upon me now. Gray hair appears in the strangest places and eyes do not see as well as they did. Memory fails more often than not, Haven't decided yet if that is a good thing or bad.
I identify the parent I think I resemble most, I never thought about it in my youth.
I laugh at the things the youngsters think they do thinking that they are first to do it. I reflect back I thoght I did to.
Temperment has changed as well as understanding, challenges are met, just not as quickly.
Bed time is now what it was when I was twelve, I do not resent it like I did, I embrace it.
I confess I must laugh and I do enjoy this show of my life called ageing.
I've learned the value of time and of friendship, so many things that I had taken for granted. Much I did not pay attention to.
Is this wisdom??? Oh I think not; I believe it is life. One word to emcompass all, I do love this life. I do understand now the expression life is to short. I've been here for half a century, but it feels more like ten brief years.
I've learned to forgive, after all if I cannot forgive do I deserve forgiveness, when I do not forgive, it is only myself that is weighted with the hurt that was caused. So therefore I hurt myself.
I'm thankful that I'm ageing and look forward to what surprises are around the next corner of my life.
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Nice blog, Sapphire, of course I identify with all you said
Only I am not so sure I look forward to the "surprise around the corner" though
Posted 07-11-2008 at 12:12 PM by Miss Blue
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Well no one knows what is around the corner ..we have no control over that...i am 68yrs.of age and lucky to still be here, having breast cancer when i was 34 ...i look forward to the new day doing very different activities to what i did in my youth ,water aerobics, meeting with friends for lunch or coffee and having a good old laugh about our deteriorating looks and aches and pains but i suppose it doesn't hurt to think there could be some suprises around the corner...i hope they are all good.Posted 07-14-2008 at 12:37 AM by cushla
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Sapphire, wonderful words......very, very, moving.
Life does feel like so many less years have gone by......
Maybe thats why I collect clocks, so I can turn them back.........LOLPosted 08-22-2008 at 06:34 PM by Summering
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I just discovered the blogs and I enjoyed finding your's here. Life is an adventure surely it is.Posted 08-23-2008 at 07:48 AM by elston
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It is good to Soul Search like youve done here. It sounds like you have a good deal of contentment and fulfillment in your life currently and that is a good thing. Im age 54 and going to semi retire soon and do some things which ive wanted to do and will have the time to do so. When my earthly life draws to a close, I shall look forward with great expectation to entering into the phase of REAL living ..that being, eternal life with Christ my Lord and Friend. Its great to know that life actually never ends ... only what we've been used to thus far. The journey never ends . To behold The Creator will make this short earthly life pale in comparison. I wish to see you all there. David.Posted 08-25-2008 at 03:15 PM by HowDeDo
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Thank You all. I didn't even know anyone read it. Is there an icon that tells us if we have comments? I'd like to Thank People when they leave comments.
THANK YOU & HUGSPosted 10-02-2008 at 09:35 AM by sapphire-rose
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Sapphire, see the options in the left lane here? in the left lane here? Click on the blog control Panell.There you will be able to sign up for instant e-mails about comments on your blogs.
Posted 10-02-2008 at 09:58 AM by Miss Blue
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Thank You Blue62. Got it changed. LOL See I am still learning at my age.Posted 10-02-2008 at 12:26 PM by sapphire-rose
