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@nanette2022. I’m so glad you started this new discussion. There are already lots of postings.

I turned 70 this month. I know that the chronological age is just a number but my birthday has thrown me. Some days I’m energetic and other days I feel depressed. It comes and goes. I tell myself that each day is a gift. I just finished a book «If all the seas were ink » by Ilana Kurshan. She makes reference to à morning prayer to be said upon awakening that reminds me to give thanks that I have awakened. How much more meaningful this is to me as I look at this part of my life and to bless each day as the gift that it is.

Today I am meeting a friend to go snowshoeing. We have about 3 to 4 feet of snow in some higher elevations where I live so I can stay indoors or go outside and enjoy nature. I choose the latter. She made me a belated birthday cake (chocolate) to celebrate.

Nanette, You walk many miles everyday. Does getting outside lift your mood?

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Yes, walking uplifts my mood but most of all gets rid of my frustration and sometimes anger. Lucky you to have snow; I am in Texas, no such blessing!