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Balancing Mind and Body

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Backstory  

Decisions, decisions. Many of our friends seem to be facing a fork in the road.  They are furiously weighing pros and cons as they try to decide – what next. In sympathy, this story was written.

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Balancing Mind and Body –  #710

As we move along in life, there are changes to accept. They require a balancing of the images of the mind, with the desires and realities of the body.

The mind can image our standing atop the highest mountain; the knees may not support the climb. The mind may create passionate and romantic interludes; the body may want to take a nap.

A good part of the enjoyment of life in all its stages Is a balance between mind and body. Your vitality probably just needs a little moderation. The hike upward; only with rest stops. But oh the glory of the flag whipping in the wind once you get to the top!

Whether you’ll conquer your mountain in the clouds . . . on the Internet . . . in the kitchen or in the check book, balance mind and body and go for it!

P.S.   

As you age, the balance of your life needs to include time to provide support – for friends and relatives who get injured or sick, or for yourself or your spouse. Leave room to be there when someone needs you.  It’s not if, it’s when.

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Be There

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(Edited 3-24-19)

Backstory  

Remember the days when “Party” was a call to arms?  All aboard, and the louder the music, the better.  Then we kind of settle down.  Favorite get-togethers involve smaller crowds, family; people whose company we enjoy.  After that comes the time when you may decide not to accept every invitation.  It gets involved to get ready, arrange to get there, attend and get back.  If you’re tempted to skip it, consider this.

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Be There –  #603

Recently, I told you about the surprise birthday party in my honor.  It lasted one afternoon.  But the aftermath is what I want to share with you, because that event had a life of its own.  It was like seeing a movie that keeps repeating in your head.

For weeks, I went to sleep remembering a vignette or a conversation or a hug shared that afternoon.  I knew the memories of that day would be with me forever.

But the good part is that it gets to play over and over WITH OTHER PEOPLE as well.  Every time I get together with a friend who was there, or a relative who helped plan or run the event, the warm rush of affection happens all over again.  I hear what THEY took away; entirely different from what I did.

So the gift provided by the folks who planned and attended that surprise party did NOT fill just one afternoon.  It became another story that is part of my life.  How precious!

So I have a suggestion for you.  If you are invited to a surprise party . . . or any such event . . . GO!  Make the time, go out of your way to get there.  Does it matter if you are in the crowd?  Yes, it does.

You are giving the gift of time and sharing, to someone you care for, who no doubt loves you in return.  The scope of the gift you provide by your attendance is immeasurable.  It will pleasure the person honored with happy memories and provide stories to tell, for years to come. Don’t miss it.  Be there.

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I just got one of those printed books that pile together all the photos posted on your Facebook page for the past year.  Being someone who always forgets to take photos, I was delighted to see all those that others had posted on my page.  What an easy, simple way to keep the memories of all those special events that were important enough to share with friends.

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