Principles
Aging
Less of you
During traveling and working for five years in Oregon I met an older man and we became friends. He was 60 years of age. I remember his words at 60 "there is less of you." At the time I got what he meant, but not fully.
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128. Past (This obviously took place a long time ago, but key phases and statements stay with me. They are little pieces of the puzzle.)
Principles Aging Less of you During traveling and working for five years in Oregon I met an older man and we became friends. He was 60 years of age. I remember his words at 60 "there is less of you." At the time I got what he meant, but not fully.
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Principles Living Going above and beyond worries and doubts No matter what one does the worries and doubts don't go away. What also doesn't go away is the need to find the peace on the other side of them. The writing is a little light and small, sorry. Hope you are able to read it. A magnifying glass might help. Not sure what to do if you have an iPhone. If you can, dig in. Remember to scroll down. 126.
Principle Health Good words Some of you might have seen this on the computer. A 116 year old woman, when asked what advise she would give to live a long life, said "Get plenty of sleep, eat well, take naps when you are tired and learn to relax." Good words from a 116 year old. Ok, you might be 24/7 on making the money, or have to throw yourself in front of a bus to save a child, or are worried all the time about real worries, or give all your days and energy to an idea and seeing it through. Maybe you were set up to be a sacrifice, and sacrifice yourself for the wrong cause. Perhaps you are called to risk it all on a dare, or face a moment of truth that risks your life. You might be up all night refining unsuccessfully that poetic phrase, or worry all night that you should be. True, there are other ways to live and end this life. I recall the saying 'only the good die young.' Still, in the back of our minds, this lady's words should have a place. We can see the truth of where she has arrived and admire the simplicity even if we are not there. Somehow, sometime, these words fit whether we are called to follow them or not. |
Steven B. Nussdorf records his lifelong search to find meaning outside of the normal channels. He uses writing, poetry, and drawing to document this effort.Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
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