"Many of life’s greatest risks cannot simply be researched and carefully analyzed from a distance; they must be experienced in full to know if they are the right choice or not. Fear paralyzes the soul like ice while those who dare to try may be burned. It is the pinnacle juxtaposition, the keystone to becoming. There is no way around, only through. A step off the ledge into full freefall with no guard rail to guide the way down. Learn to fly or flail in the grand leap of faith as the earth grows closer and closer with each passing second. It can be exhilarating, of course, but can also be the most difficult and formative years of human existence."
This was an excellent reflection for me. You've accomplished a lot in eductaion, work experience and with family it seems. Is changing your mind an existential ctisis? I sure hope not! Yes, I do agree about Muffin. No one wants to step out their back door and call for Muffin. Lol
Looking back (I'm 62), I feel that life more happened to me and I didn't make enough conscious decisions or think many things through well enough, but here I am. You have so much life ahead of you. I became a believer at 26. However, I was saved into a cult church so many of my life decisions for the next 20 years were framed within that period of manipulation and control. Thankfully, I have a family of 7 grown children, 4 sons and daughter-in-laws, and 6 granddaughters. My husband has just bern fiahnosed with stage 4 cancer so life is in limbo right now. Im writing about that church so, I've been reflecting back on the time of life you are in now. It passed like a vapor it seems. Thank you for sharing some great thoughts and the lovely words of encouragement at the end.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. It is helpful to know that in the grand venture of life, we are never alone. I’m incredibly sorry to hear about your husband. May grace and peace follow you both through this turbulent time. I’ve always found writing to be a wonderful way to decompress and process when life aches.
Hoping the same for you, my friend. God bless you.
Excellent post... I enjoyed reading these reflections ... as a sexagenarian (hey, I didn't make it up!), I had a time of reflection upon turning 60 last year. I like the way you think about life.
"Many of life’s greatest risks cannot simply be researched and carefully analyzed from a distance; they must be experienced in full to know if they are the right choice or not. Fear paralyzes the soul like ice while those who dare to try may be burned. It is the pinnacle juxtaposition, the keystone to becoming. There is no way around, only through. A step off the ledge into full freefall with no guard rail to guide the way down. Learn to fly or flail in the grand leap of faith as the earth grows closer and closer with each passing second. It can be exhilarating, of course, but can also be the most difficult and formative years of human existence."
This was an excellent reflection for me. You've accomplished a lot in eductaion, work experience and with family it seems. Is changing your mind an existential ctisis? I sure hope not! Yes, I do agree about Muffin. No one wants to step out their back door and call for Muffin. Lol
Looking back (I'm 62), I feel that life more happened to me and I didn't make enough conscious decisions or think many things through well enough, but here I am. You have so much life ahead of you. I became a believer at 26. However, I was saved into a cult church so many of my life decisions for the next 20 years were framed within that period of manipulation and control. Thankfully, I have a family of 7 grown children, 4 sons and daughter-in-laws, and 6 granddaughters. My husband has just bern fiahnosed with stage 4 cancer so life is in limbo right now. Im writing about that church so, I've been reflecting back on the time of life you are in now. It passed like a vapor it seems. Thank you for sharing some great thoughts and the lovely words of encouragement at the end.
Rosemary,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. It is helpful to know that in the grand venture of life, we are never alone. I’m incredibly sorry to hear about your husband. May grace and peace follow you both through this turbulent time. I’ve always found writing to be a wonderful way to decompress and process when life aches.
Hoping the same for you, my friend. God bless you.
God be near Rosemary and her husband in this painful season.💔
Excellent post... I enjoyed reading these reflections ... as a sexagenarian (hey, I didn't make it up!), I had a time of reflection upon turning 60 last year. I like the way you think about life.
I appreciate it! Life is an adventure, that is for sure.
Lol...I'm going to use that word when people ask me how old I am. That'll either shut them up or bring up more questions.
LOL 😂