Wise people, continued...

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How do we know what life is trying to teach us? We know based on our experiences. Currently I am learning that my journey may be more powerful than the destination. I’m also learning patience. I’ve been humbled by my young adult children and amazed when I think about the miracles I have witnessed and how most of the time these miracles occurred while I was deep in the heart of my hardship. But, so long as I paid attention, I was able to learn and put the hardship behind me. If we don’t learn the lesson, the experience/hardship will manifest time and time again as a dysfunctional pattern. Wise people pick up on this stuff.

I think the biggest difference between a wise person and someone with a lot of knowledge is the wise person his or her intuition as a navigational tool. The more intuitive the person, the more wise!

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In summary the article says that wise people are experienced, sponge their surroundings, see what is in front of them, grow from hardship, have strong supports, they meditate and they are tolerant.

What are your thoughts?

Memories of warfare, continued...

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I lost my grandparents as an early adult. I remember as a child talking to my great grandpa and asking him about the horse and buggy days and the cost to buy certain things when he was a kid. I still love listening to seniors talk about their life stories. This particular article is focused on my boyfriend's grandpa, Gabe. He turned 90 this past year. He has such an interesting life and he is a veteran so today's article is appropriate for Memorial weekend.

Gabe remembers his time in the war vividly. It amazes me. At 42, I have a hard time coming up with details about certain experiences in my life but, I guess, war is hard to forget. Overall, and as most of the veterans I've talked to, he loved his time in the military.

I often sit beside of veterans at the Ann Arbor VA as they talk about their different experiences. If I could, I would document them although I don't as it would be inappropriate based on the VA's confidentiality policy. I still enjoy these stories!

Do you have a senior in your life? If so, take as much time as possible to learn about their life experiences. It is give you a new perspective of them!

Aging, continued...

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I turned forty last summer and I honestly feel like I've finally come to a place in my life where I'm comfortable. My friends thought I would struggle with this number but it really doesn't mean anything to me accept that I've reached a place mentally that I like.

Physically, I'm working to overcome the slower metabolism and more flabby waist line but it certainly isn't the end of the world. I've got to continue to be more active, make sure I'm eating healthy and make sure I'm feeding my spirit with meaning and purpose through my actions.

Regardless of your age, I hope you love your life and, if not, you can harness the energy to make the necessary changes to find happiness!