A wise man once told me do no lose the child in yourself. He said if you do you are dead and there was a lot of dead people walking around. When this was said to me over forty years ago I never realized the deep impact it would have on my life today. I am not sure when but at sometime between that statement and now I have had many life changes.
I have lost people dear to me and have welcomed new people in my life.
The Circle of Life keeps going and either you are going to be fearless and ride the wave or you withdraw into a comfortable place and maybe miss the greatest contribution you can give.
My Mother enjoyed my writings for church missions and other articles over the years. She always said if you have a gift you need to use it. Despite the stress and anxiety caused by watching her decline my great great nephew entered my life and my heart.
He was afraid of Halloween and I became inspired to develop a character and what transpired from the Character was a story. I found having young people in my life brought me back to the wonder, the fear, the excitement and magic and mystery that renews the spirit. Alas, I then realized I had become one of the dreaded walking dead.
I will not refer to the cliché's I have heard but growing older,but living in a society that worships youth is not easy. I don't want anyone to think I am trying to find the fountain of youth. I do not have to search for it I found it by regaining back the ability to dream.
Why is it when we arrive at certain biological milestones we think, OK it is over for me. Why indeed? I haven't dyed my hair because I am OK with my age. I love the respect I am receiving from younger people.
Oh yes, I am an old person imposter. I hide behind this body and the age and I am happy because there are many people older then me. How much more I have to do before I making my final exit. How much more wisdom I must release to others. How much more I have to learn.
My greatest contributions are just beginning. What renewed excitement as I enter a new decade in my life. I must tell you I have been learning from younger people when it comes to social media and it is exhilarating. If your over fifty five and read this article may it inspire you to revisit some of your old dreams and dust them off. Who knows maybe someday you will inspire me!
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