I took an online course last year entitled "Bowl of Wellbeing" Every month a different theme. There were about 12 ladies participating from all over the world. One of them lived in Colorado. We had opportunities to share things online, such as poems, articles, books, thoughts, etc. The following is from Norma Jill. It really spoke to me and actually makes me want to almost cry each time I read it:
"....I am feeling the autumn of my life. Not in a morbid way, rather in a serene, gentle movement from haste to slowness, from quest to acceptance. For the first time I no longer feel the need to hide every wrinkle, rather I honor them for the lessons learned along the way. Menopause has come and gone, the children have grown strong and independent, a grand career has ended, beloved parents have departed while new life has come--nothing seems urgent, days are somewhat predictable, deep friendships remain, and life, even with its challenges, is sweet. If I died tomorrow, I would hope my family would say I had a rich and full life, NOT that I am ready to go, but I have few complaints and a multitude of blessings."
Such words of wisdom.
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