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Margot-
We can become a bit frenzied when we think about what may happen in our unknown futures. That is not good. If we become desperate to age "perfectly" with everything under control, we can lose our current enjoyment of life.
We can behave responsibly with great joy, and that is very self-empowering. I took the long way through the woods this morning. Seeing all the trees and plants coming up from the earth made me very grateful and I enjoyed the use/exercise of my body.
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@edsutton - EXCELLENT point about trying to perfectly control in anticipation of a future, more limited life, and risking missing out on appreciating today's quality of life.
It (this last third of life) IS a journey.
It almost seems like that image I've shared in another post...of the quiet stream, becoming a babbling brook, then growing into a vibrant flowing river, and, sooner than expected - if it was even expected to this degree - the approaching, unavoidable "edge" of unseen (Niagra!) falls dropping into the bottomless maelstrom below.
Not to sound dramatic, but that ceaseless "pull" along this sequence kind of feels inevitable to me, unavoidable, yet ... the "edge" isn't here ... yet!
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I agree with you, and it is good to be reminded to enjoy the presence! We can certainly be grateful for so many things. I enjoy nature like you do. That tree in front of my window is full of life. It’s fun to watch the birds and squirrels in action.
And it’s fun to be able to walk in my neighborhood, and see the whistling ducks are having fun on the pond and haven’t migrated yet.
I know….. we need to be realistic and do our part in preparing for what may be ahead, but enjoying whatever we are able today is a good reminder for all of us.
Thanks again.