Aging

We must dress up ourselves in patience and grace when we look in the rearview mirror at our lives how things used to be… We laugh with our friends at the memories of such and such, but we must surrender or fall apart to… aging In surrendering we gain a true sense of self and an understanding as to who we really are… The frivolousness of the past lies behind us in fond memories. Onward march, we go for there is much power in the embodiment… aging ahead of us. We must take our positions as matriarchs and patriarchs and as elders because we have earned it aging

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Curtis Johnson

Date: 8/28/2021 10:29:00 PM

Thanks for sharing. 'Positioning' is a powerful place, and knowing ours is vital. Good piece. Blessings.

Sheila Henry
Date: 8/31/2021 9:26:00 AM

Thank you so much, Curtis!

Iris E. S-Lewis

Date: 5/22/2021 10:50:00 AM

"...because we have earned it... " Power packed line of inspiration. I was drawn to your title because of its provocativeness. Some folks have not yet seen the value in again process and seem to not understand what gem awaits us as we age. Thank you for sharing.

Sheila Henry
Date: 5/22/2021 5:35:00 PM

Hi Iris, good to see you.. you are right, some don't see the value in themselves as they age and give up.

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/25/2021 3:24:00 PM

Yes, that's true...the only thing I don't like about aging in my case is the loss of hair...don't get me wrong...I'm thankful for health. A contemplation indeed. Nice one.

Sheila Henry
Date: 4/25/2021 8:14:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading, Arturo!