Maybe they're not looking at themselves honestly.
It seems to be impossible not to make some adjustments over time. I definitely have.
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It seems to be impossible not to make some adjustments over time. I definitely have.
Inner reflection is good if it leads to a better place. It isn't easy to let go of past boo-boos. Maybe it's better to bookmark them, learn something positive, and move on.
SolderIron
Addicted Member
I made a phone reply to the IRS and answered a couple simple questions 2 weeks ago. Then last week I got a letter from the state tax board which I had called and straighten out their mistake. One can live life sleeping like a baby then wake up screaming. Now back to sleep this week 
Quadman2
Lunatic Member
On target for all observations, DR.
Our focus was more on job/tasks outside ourselves, and now we have the time to turn inward as another chapter takes place, whether we want it or not. As well, our priorities change, and the wants of our lives change as well.
Enjoy your good health right now, as oft times the rigorous lives taking part in past pursuits eventually can come back an bite us in the arse. Life styles as well can come back and haunt us later in life. Part of the reflection process in retirement?
We can't change the past, and shouldn't dwell on what happened back then. Most did the best we could with who we were...at the time.
And your reference to "those who refuse to change", this can cause problems is bang on. Their roles have changed once "out to pasture", and some tend to lose their identity along with the loss of their occupations. Not a good thing!
Q
The firefly/lightning bug is a beetle. So, why aren't they either called fire beetles or lightning beetles?
While some of this is true its pessimism can easily be dispelled by random acts of kindness ! To quote the song “ you only get what you give ! Be loving kind and generous and most likely that’s what you will get in return and even if you don’t from others all the time you can take comfort in knowing you’ve helped make the world a better place !
Mystic
We're all born mad
However, I think a LOT of these characteristics / proclivities decrease as we age ... as we get older lots of us no longer give a fugg about what others think and just let it all out, y'know.
"Life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone."
J.J. Mellencamp.
J.J. Mellencamp.
spicer
Lunatic Member
Because bug is one syllable and covers everything in a very broad category of insects. They're all bugs and that one has a special feature earning it a special tag. Stink bugs, same thing...
You're probably right. However, not all bugs are insects.
spicer
Lunatic Member
I hear you but at the point of notice they're all bugs. Details follow.
SolderIron
Addicted Member
"Inner reflection is good if it leads to a better place. It isn't easy to let go of past boo-boos. Maybe it's better to bookmark them, learn something positive, and move on. "
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Our focus was more on job/tasks outside ourselves, and now we have the time to turn inward as another chapter takes place, whether we want it or not. As well, our priorities change, and the wants of our lives change as well.
Enjoy your good health right now, as oft times the rigorous lives taking part in past pursuits eventually can come back an bite us in the arse. Life styles as well can come back and haunt us later in life. Part of the reflection process in retirement?
We can't change the past, and shouldn't dwell on what happened back then. Most did the best we could with who we were...at the time."
Some events or periods in life had surfaced in my mind "randomly" for years. It is a collection of meaning and value. I guess my mind was picking up a piece now and then to look just like a collector would. I never consciously add up the total value until recently. The ledger says I am average. The pain, hurt, disappointment, loss, and happiness in the incoming and outgoing columns sums are even. I am content with the answer. The mind still wonders the what if at times, just not obsessed or stuck in a do loop.
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Our focus was more on job/tasks outside ourselves, and now we have the time to turn inward as another chapter takes place, whether we want it or not. As well, our priorities change, and the wants of our lives change as well.
Enjoy your good health right now, as oft times the rigorous lives taking part in past pursuits eventually can come back an bite us in the arse. Life styles as well can come back and haunt us later in life. Part of the reflection process in retirement?
We can't change the past, and shouldn't dwell on what happened back then. Most did the best we could with who we were...at the time."
Some events or periods in life had surfaced in my mind "randomly" for years. It is a collection of meaning and value. I guess my mind was picking up a piece now and then to look just like a collector would. I never consciously add up the total value until recently. The ledger says I am average. The pain, hurt, disappointment, loss, and happiness in the incoming and outgoing columns sums are even. I am content with the answer. The mind still wonders the what if at times, just not obsessed or stuck in a do loop.
With age comes wisdom.
DeadRock
Ideas Guy
If only that were a "given"...actually...let me approach that again...if only it were a given that all would wish to acquire wisdom...and then do all of the heavy lifting required to secure, maintain and enhance it...too many confuse their superficial surface skimming with depth...With age comes wisdom.
With age comes wisdom.
Just so everyone understands the definition of wisdom.....
SolderIron
Addicted Member
Not so ransom thought this afternoon. A ball bearing rolling down on the track in accordance with the design. Or a leaf on the surface of a flowing stream.
