"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." ~George Bernard Shaw

"Look at everything as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time." ~Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn


Sunday, November 22, 2020

Awww Monday! November 23, 2020

This was sent to me by my good friend of over 60 years! Lots of wisdom here. I think we can always learn to live more simply and that kindness and good manners cost nothing!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Kathe  



I asked a friend who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following:
1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.
2 I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.
3 I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.
4 I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.
5 I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane & relive their past.
6 I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.
7 I give compliments freely & generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You.”
8 I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.
9 I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.
10 I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat & neither am I in any race.
11 I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.
12 I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone.
13 I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last.
14 I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be!
I decided to share this for all my friends. Why do we have to wait to be 60 or 70 or 80, why can't we practice this at any stage and age?
I borrowed this. I don't know who to credit it to, but thank you! Painting by James Coates

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9 comments:

  1. That really is wonderful and we'll all remember that forever. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  2. Wonderful painting and wonderful words. Certainly wisdom to live by. We're doing that, Kathe.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Big hug to you both and lots of lovies to Miss Lucy. ♥

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  3. Worth every moment it takes to read, and to live it out. Thank you.

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  4. Beautiful and true. Nice painting. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. I think most of that starts happening slowly as we age. The older you get, the more you finally know yourself and what is important, and you start to see others differently, not just what they wear, where they work, how big their house is. Good words.

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  6. So beautiful, thanks for posting this.

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  7. This is certainly beautiful and enjoyed. I love your header of wishbones. Very appropriate
    Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving
    Cecilia

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  8. Wonderful photo and wise words ~ ^_^

    Live each moment with love,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  9. All wonderful advice. XO

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