How A Quote On A Birthday Card Got Me Out Of A Funk (Ageing) And Cheered Me Up!
Posted: Sunday, July 18, 2010
by Fran Larson
http://www.franniesquotes.com/
It is amazing that I was letting a number (age) devastate me and send me to a dark, cheerless place that kept nagging and wearing me down. I am healthy and have a wonderful life but was letting the fleeting passage of time get the best of me.
What a selfish person I am. An unknown wise person said, " Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many. "
Even William Habington, (November 4, 1605 – November 30, 1654) English poet) had something to say about time: Time! " Where didst thou those years inter, which I have seene decease? "
When I researched for quotes, I found various and unique sayings:
One of my favorite authors, Deepak Chopra said, " " We are not victims of aging, sickness and death. These are part of scenery, not the seer, who is immune to any form of change. This seer is the spirit, the expression of eternal being. "
George Burns said, " You cant help getting older, but you dont have to get old. "
I found even more quotes about ageing:
" A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. " ~John Barrymore.
" The other day a man asked me what I thought was the best time of life. " Why, " I answered without a thought, " now. " ~David Grayson
Even after all these intelligent and wise quotes were brought to my attention, I continued on my thankless path to a mind-set of a number (age) that I would be on this birthday. I would talk to myself about how ungrateful and stupid this thinking was, even as society is echoing, " you are past an age of acceptance. "
Then, I received a beautiful home made birthday card from my friends, Nancy and Chick. The front of the card was a picture of many beautiful candles in various hues of orange and red. The candles were surrounded by these words: " When we believe in Gods plan for us, every age is the perfect age to be. "
That one quote on that one card brought me out of my funk. I do believe in Gods plan and if I truly believe in his plan, then I am at the perfect age right now! I am happy again. I am happy about my birthday and even ageing. Happy Birthday to all of you.
I am celebrating my birthday, now. The present moment is Gods eternal gift to us. I invite you to celebrate each moment of your life.
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Awwwwww, Fran, that was beautiful .....Happy Blessed Birthday,my friend !
Fran, wonderful expression of words full of deepest regards towards the eternal life.We are fortunate that we are still alive and can share, exchange and enjoy every bit of our life. That's the bestest blessings God has kindly awarded us.Regarding aging, I would quote a famous song in my local dialect,"Oh! My deal little friends! Oh dear friends! Listen!Mind does not know what aging is!While talking to a retired person in our office, he replies, yes, I'm equally energetic right not.. "my mind is equally youthful and agile!"That's the spirit.Happy birth day to dear Fran! Many many many happy returns of this joyous day!
Well, Fran, I'm honored, thank you!These are wonderful quotes. Dealing with ageing is often really challenging for me as well. Glad you found something to bring you peace.
Happy birthday to you as well. I just had my birthday about 2 months ago in the spring and it was awesome. I received a wicker candle, a dress shirt, and a tie.
Great Fran!
Well done on getting out of the funk. It's interesting. I'll be 60 this year and yet I feel younger than when I was 20. The main reason is I found myself and live every day to the fullest and I love that. I also don't believe in a one-life life. As a spiritual being I will be "wearing" new bodies every 80 or so years. Gives me a lot of future to look forward to. I wish you well and a very happy future.
Wonderful article, both deep and thought provoking. The only thing we can do with age is to appreciate the moment and ourselves as we are, and not give up on doing exactly what we wanted to do before. Age only stops one if one lets it stop them.
Beautiful article, and very well written.
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