I used to be very rebellious, and it got me into some trouble. In the name of freedom, I felt like I could do whatever I wanted without restriction, and I certainly didn't want my autonomy compromised by someone else's rules. (Just ask my parents.) Truth be told, my willful behavior did not make me happy. It was ...Read More
Archives for October 2009
Life Lessons from Our Elders #5: Open to Love
"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do...but how much love we put in that action." Mother Teresa This is the last in a series of Life Lessons from Our Elders. Here are the links to the first four: Be Present for Your Life, Appreciate Everything but Don't Be Attached to It, Don't Wait, and Accept ...Read More
Life Lessons from Our Elders #4: Accept Things as They Are
This is the fourth in a series of posts on Life Lessons from Our Elders. You can find the previous ones here (#1, #2, #3). I have seen older people resist the changes that aging naturally brings, and I have seen others receive what life offers them in such a gentle and gracious way. The lesson from my elders is ...Read More
Life Lessons from Our Elders #3: Don’t Wait
This is the third in a series of posts called, “Life Lessons from Our Elders.” We've covered “Be Present for Your Life” and “Appreciate What You Have, but Don't Be Attached to It.” In Lesson #2, I suggested taking a look at your life to see what you are grateful for. In doing so, you may have encountered some ...Read More
Life Lessons from Our Elders #2: Appreciate What You Have, but Don’t Be Attached to It
This is the second in a series of posts about Life Lessons from Our Elders. The first one, Be Present for Your Life, can be found here. These are lessons for anyone at any age, as there is so much we can learn from one another. Most young people have no idea of the riches they possess. I know I didn't (I'm 54 ...Read More