Not rusting

Maybe it's because I try so hard to wake up in a new world every day. I don't try to forget that I'm a codger. I just do. I'm surprised to notice that some parts are wearing out or behaving in unruly ways. I have a little clear white hair that keeps growing out of my chin. I yank the sucker out and forget about it, then to my chagrin, back it sprouts. FAST. Unpleasant reminder that I may think I do not need vigilent grooming due to advanced age, but I do. That ankle I sprained jumping off the bunk bed with Alder Finn and Fia after they moved here in December still hurts when I walk down stairs, especially in the mornings. Until I move a little bit, my joints are stiff when I get out of the car after a ride longer than 15 or 20 minutes. Been here with myself growing old for a long time. Honest, I don't mind that the rules apply to me too. As a general rule, I like rules. I don't mind that being human is temporary. Makes for a very wild ride. I don't mind that we will rust out or wear out eventually. I will wear out. A few aches and pains won't stop me from jumping off bunk beds or kayaking or swinging my guts out at the playground. Guess that's it. I don't love the dumb reminders that the clock is ticking. But I'm wearing out, not merely rusting. So, got that goin' for me.

I am a fan of making fun. Everywhere I find it. Our own foibles are fertile ground. The anecdotes posted on here are examples of how to be mindful about living our lives. I intend for the stories to illustrate how to use every day experiences (bad and good) to create well being. What I mean by well being is - more and frequent positive feelings, solid relationship, a sense of accomplishment, healthy spirituality, and resilience in our lives. As I've said earlier in the blog, a few people with marvelous good fortune and/or fabulous brain chemistry have been gifted with these qualities from birth, but most of us mere mortals have to work at it. They are skills that can be learned by anybody willing to work at it. People have scientifically studied the elements of lives well lived to figure out the ingredients for living well. Our attitudes (how we talk to ourselves) and the choices we make as a result of those attitudes create good relationships, supports, beliefs and the ability to view difficulty as opportunity for growth. Here's hoping you rust out too. XOXO