Middle Age??

I think it must be hard for anyone young reading these posts to know or understand some of what I write about. But for those of us who have passed our youth and are now entering into that time of life known as "middle age", it seems to be a time of quiet reflection and introspection. Yes, it happens to us all. It's that time of life when our bodies move a little differently then before and the law of gravity has taken things once up now down. Yes, the physical side says one thing. However, that part of us that keeps us young, that enabling part of us, is our hearts. That is where true youthfulness lives. And with it comes knowledge of things past which allows us to enter into this new phase of our lives with what is known as wisdom.

It seems that Mr. Webster defines wisdom as having or showing discernment and good judgement. Believe it or not this does happen as we get older. Like it or not it is a part of the circle of life. That which I once gave no thought to I now know and embrace. The folly and rash judgements of my youth are now laid aside. I take more time in my decisions and choices I make. Do I still make mistakes? Of course. We all do and will as long as we are mortals walking on this finite planet. However, they seem to be fewer and farther between. Does this mean I've lost my zest for life? Quite the contrary. I find it most liberating actually. I look for the time when I can share my life experiences with my grandaughter. Hopefully impart my wisdom to her in ways that only maturity can give.

But what about the heart you may ask. Isn't that where I said youthfulness lives? Yes, I absolutely said that and meant it. There is a verse in the Bible that states that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Oh how I have found that to be true. Whatever is in our hearts will be spoken by our mouth. If we harbor bitterness and anger then our mouths will speak it. And not only that but it will show on our countenance. So my secret to staying young? Keep a pure heart. Guard it with everything you have inside of you. Speak kindly to yourself. Trust who you are, where you have been, decisions you have made and look forward to the rest of your life. Laugh with a heart filled with the knowledge that you are who you are. Unique to this world. You are the only you this world will ever see. Make it a good showing filled with love and laughter. And above all take the time to love.