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| Pablo Picasso |
When you arrive in this point in your life, your self conscious goals leep into your present mind, to question whether you have accomplished what you were thinking you would by now, while young enough to still regroup and make the most of life.
Realization that health is paramount strikes like a snake ready to bite you. Have you looked after yourself as well as you could of? Are you happy in love with your partner and content to sail through to your twilight years with your choice. Or, become restless wanting to be who you are meant to be.
Younger people think you are OLD by now - and that insults you. Do you try to make up for that by stylizing yourself to look hip, happening and carefree? What about settling in to the present, give yourself credit for the multiple of hurdles you've overcome to arrive at where you are instead of bitterness towards life, people, events? You cannot change the past and you can't predict the future. You can only control what you do today in this present minute.
You have it within yourself to make decisions of magnitude proportions. Wipe the slate clean. Forget the unforgettable. Forgive the unforgiveable. Move forward towards the unknown with an optimism that will most likely extend your life, settle your restlessness and guide you to make a difference today.
If you MUST. Do an inventory. Not materialistically, because that is a losing battle. The likelihood of winning the lottery is unrealistic. Think of your parents, relatives, and consider them in their 70s and 80s and if lucky beyond. Did the turmoil in their younger years settle down and gracefully guide them? Do you recognize their wisdom to know what can be done now, in the present? Do you listen? Learn from that reflection. It will give you strength to embrace all the great things you have and may be in store.
You are no longer in a space in your life where you are judged by your accomplishments as much as by how you look -- exuding optimism, not regrets, making others want to be in your sphere. Wisdom is yours to dispense, don't waste it on anyone who doesn't want to listen. Even if you know that they are on a rocky road and understand that there is nothing you can do to prevent it. Be there to listen, give advice when only asked.
You've made it this far and many others consider you young. Don't waste your time on anything or anyone who makes you feel old. Don't deny your age by behavior that shouts to the world that you are having trouble dealing with it. The world doesn't care. It is your issue. Recoup and file away that fight for eternal youth. Appreciate you have arrived where you are from pain, regrets, disappointments ... let go of the heart's battle scars.
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| Homage to Pablo Picasso by John Nolan |
Be creative in your zone. Write, blog, take photography lessons, a financial course ... whatever floats your boat. It is only your's to embrace. You have the power and force to sail through this phase regardless of the bumps you had to reach it. Understand and be empowered knowing and observing that others are climbing those past hills, that you survived and brought you survival. Be proud of who you are. Forgive if you haven't been the inventor, psychologist, artist, writer, business whiz you thought you were or would continue to be. You have a roof over your head, love in your heart, food in your belly and innovation to be whimsical. Aging forgives that and allows you to do that. You are no longer in judgment mode, you are in being mode.
You haven't arrived at your destination. You are still on a journey. How you handle it will determine the strength of character you possess. Be a positive inspiration to those around you who marvel at your grace, class, and distinction.
"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind. It doesn't matter."
~Mark Twain
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| Pablo Picasso |
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