Words on Technology

 13 years ago on this day my husband left this earth for a better place. He's been on my mind all day. 

I miss him so much. Always will.

I feel so much better today. I even packed up all my Christmas stuff... Oh, I forgot ... the wreath is still on the front door.  I'll grab that later. 

I haven't done my covid test today. When I take it, I hope that thing is negative!!  I managed to escape that nasty stuff all through the pandemic to get it right now. Just doesn't seem right to me. But, I wasn't asked. haha. 

I hope all of you are having a beautiful start to the New Year. I am going to catch up on the beautiful part very soon.

My words of wisdom for this Wednesday:

"Technology has taken away the art of true communication. "

Taking Care.

 Once a month I do a Wisdom Wednesday...

                                      Today is the day!

 First a quote from a favorite book. "The Pecan Man" by Cassie D. Sellack. 

"The older I get, the less I care what what people think about me, but I care a great deal about people knowing my business"

That quote really struck a cord in my heart. With age comes wisdom and with wisdom you see what's important and what's not. 

Time becomes a measuring stick. What is necessary for a happy life changes when you realize the clock is ticking.

I want to do what I feel will enrich my life. And, doggone it, my mind is good so I can take care of my own affairs. 

What other people think is no longer something I care about.

I will make my own decisions and I will

Live my life to the fullest. 

I declare my own state of independence!

Wisdom Wednesday #1

                                                 WISDOM WEDNESDAY    

                                                         (every 1st Wed. of each month)

We women are born givers. We care for, we dry tears, wipe bottoms, cook meals, lend a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, support and love our husbands, listen to the children's cries and joys, tell goodnight stories, go to PTA, ballgames and dance recitals. We care for those sick, those in need, those with broken hearts and broken bodies. That's just what we do!

It took me a long time to realize that I deserved and needed to be cared for and nurtured as well. It's hard to let go of 'how we think we should be, to become who we are'. That wonderful woman you've been to others you now need to be for yourself. Take care of yourself. Take time, be selfish, don't feel guilty. You deserve it! 

                                                            Our Role in Life

     fun with grandchildren                        cooking                                     a loving mother

     

being a loving wife                              taking care of parents                           loss of a child

         

             fund-raising                                        shopping                                loss of your spouse 

 With all that you give, it's now time to concentrate on some things for you. 

                            ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

                                    Just for you

    

                   Just have fun with life. 

   It certainly is far too short to not take care of yourself 

Wisdom Wednesday #1

Getting old puts a whole new twist on life. You get so philosophical, so reminiscence. You begin to realize just what you missed, what mistakes you made and yes, your accomplishments. 

I've kept a diary, I've journaled, I've done the gratitude list etc, etc, etc. Still journaling but some years back I started writing down my 'life thoughts' (how I view things both personal and general). I then started adding to my "My Thoughts" notebook, quotes from other writers which really resonated with me. 

And, yesterday during one of my 'thinking' time I decided that I really needed to share these with other folks. Maybe it might inspire them to write down their inner-most feelings and hopefully share them with others. 

                So..... (drum roll please) 🥁 

Here is the first installment of 'Wisdom Wednesday'. 

I promise to not bore you to death by posting every 'cotton-picking' Wednesday, just once a month!                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                          Not Too Old To Try

I sometimes think of something I want to do, some place I want to go, some goal I want to achieve. At my age, they seem so unattainable. That makes me sad.

There's too much involved, the pathway is not clear to me and I am afraid of the unknown. Fear begins to control me. Suppose I miss my train, my plane or I lose my luggage. Or I get lost and can't find my way. Suppose my strength doesn't hold out, I get sick, I die. 

Sure my strength is low, my steps falter but that should not hold me back from trying. I need to perhaps plan on something a little less involved, but I must plan and do!

The fear will lessen with each step I take. So, I take the first one, then another and soon I feel I can reach my goal. I must always live in the moment, keep my eyes on the 'road' and enjoy the journey.  (source: Willie Latane Barton)