My grandmother use to say that youth was wasted on the young. It is not until you've gotten older, that you have a better idea of what life is really about. From my vantage point of 70 years, I have the advantage of hind sight, as well as views to the future. It is much easier to put life into perspective. I am able to still be that little girl in my mind, the young woman in love for the first time, the hurried mother of three wonderful boys. I can vividly relive my life of experiences. Close my eyes and mentally walk through my grandparents home. Memory is such a wonderful thing letting us relive the good times, and remember all the people who were so important in your life. The interesting thing is that mentally you are that young person inside, only the body ages if you are lucky your mind allows you to be that same person that you always were.
On face book I read something about old crones. Old crones having lived though all the hard times in life and are still ready to tackle anything that comes their way. I think that I will channel my inner crone and be able to meet any more challenges that life brings. As we get older we also get wiser and more able to handle whatever life brings our way.
As life comes our way, there are things and events that we must handle about which we have no choice. Sometimes it is illnesses, that debilitate, some times terrible losses, or accidents. We have no choice but to manage as best we can. I find that a clear head and a lot of prayer gets me through these times. Determination to do and to succeed certainly helped me survive polio as a child and Post polio as an adult. Being able to be adaptable, and to find different solutions to problems that occur has been a great asset. Knowing when to ask for help and more importantly being able to accept help graciously is important. Being open to others is important.
Keeping a reserve of happiness. That is being content with what you have in life and making the best of what you have brings true happiness.
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