AgingGratefully

One of my favorite voices for sure

I used to pretend I was her

Belting out her tunes by myself,

Never for others, too shy…

Drugs feel great at the time

Consequences greater, life on the line

Grateful in living, joy in the day, helpful for coping keeps depression at bay

Enjoy what you have not everyone makes it to age

Aging Gratefully, live in the day.

I have met some of the most beautiful older people in my career.
The world is full of all kinds. It is not any different for older people. I always have embraced the old adage that it takes all kinds of people to make the world go round.
I have been privileged to be let into so many lives.
The vegetarians, writers, gardeners, teachers, nurses, factory workers, bus drivers, mothers and fathers.

The happiest older people I have ever met had one thing in common. They had always enjoyed life. The people who had always laughed hardest, enjoying life and their place in it. The ones who appreciated what they had and knew how to share that with others.

One time I helped a pastor write a eulogy. He could not figure out what to say about this woman who had recently passed. It was was hard to shape the words. This woman always laughed and joked. Her whole life was one big…good time. What should I say about her he asked me? What did she do that was worth mentioning or was memorable?

That’s an easy one I answered. She made those around her smile . She shone brightly. She loved life. We were privileged to be in her sunny circle.
life is short.

She wasnt well educated or well travelled. She couldn’t discuss the news or philosophy. But boy could she laugh. And laugh. Whenever you were near her you could feel how positive her energy was. She passed it on.

If you can make just one person smile through your day, you would be but a spark to her huge Shine.

I miss her. That was 25 years ago.🤣

See the right side. OMG that is me. I have been researching lately to see how we can work better as teams. Just for interests sake.

Then I come across this stuff. Wow. This explains everything. I dont even think I have a left brain.

I honestly think it was damaged at birth (I was a Frank Breech birth). I cannot do math at all. My accounting teacher told my parents to take me out and put me in art because I used to draw on the desk and despite trying only got 28%. I got 50% in science and 50% in math and they only gave it to me because they wanted me out because it was painful for the teachers to watch a student try so hard.

But I have always loved the functions of the brain. I looked it up recently because as I age, as I said previously, I become more me.

My brain has become even more right sided.

I depend on others for the left side. It is really freeing to not have to try to use the other side and to just focus on the inherent strengths that come with only having half a brain. Love it.

Everything is so clear, so bright, so obvious. Weaving lessons learned into everyday.

My mind is so clearly right brained. I thrive in there and let others take over the “rest”. The left part I have no patience for.

Peaceful and right.

Why would you do anything else.

I know some people dont have a choice where they work but there are a million ways to make that workplace enjoyable.

Work-Life balance. An overwhelming thought.

I have worked hard to get to the place where I have this needed balance.

To work in a place I dont need a vacation from. Anytime I am not happy-truly happy, I fight hard once again to find a better balance.

My workplace let’s me explore innate needs, the need to be creative. I dont always have time to do it at home…so to be able to do it at work brings balance.

My position is not one that’s creative but I am challenged to come up with innovative ideas. Yeah…my favorite thing. I also have a need ….like Audrey Hepburn said..I have two hands at my age ..one for myself and one for others. I can give of myself. Support, hope empathy. I’m less self centered so I can share of myself.

Finding balance based on innate needs is worth it. This takes time to accomplish. Aging is that time. What a bonus.

Now this forecast makes me deliriously happy.

In Canada, in early April, what more could you ask for?

I check the weather these days like my life depends on it. It kinda does.

The sun makes me a different person. If someone is complaining to me about something I am quick to point out “but what a beautiful day. The sun is shining”.

In a car or walking down the street, I look up often. Enjoy the blue.

In Canada in can be fleeting.

I dont take myself too seriously these days. I have more and more mixed days. These are my “moody me” days. On these days I laugh hysterically and louder than anyone in the room.

The next minute my brain switches into overdrive and comes up with 3 “light bulb” ideas.

Maybe it’s because I’ve become more of who I was meant to be.

A confident, intelligent, creative human being. With a multi faceted mind.

I worry less about my psychological make up and more about having a ” normal” day. Normal brain activity is boring.

I embrace my madness but keep it light-not overanalyzing. Taking things as they come…day-by-day.

After all, I AM a Gemini. I am a twin….always have been.

It’s just that now it’s a good thing.🎀