Seeking the right balance.
March 23, 2010
Fourscore and four years ago, I took my first breath. If another fourscore and four years would pass before I took my last breath, one could say I lived a long life. This would put me right smack in the middle of it now, so it’s about time I stop and reflect on how I want to live the second half of my years. What do I want more and less of, so that one could say I lived a long, healthy and happy life?
After yin-yanging back and forth, I came up with forty-four more’s and less’s for aging stronger and living better during the second half of my journey…
| MORE | LESS | LESS | MORE |
| acceptance | denial | settling | grace |
| nurturing | haste | impatience | appreciation |
| pausing | pit stops | wasting | leisure |
| chewing | whiskers | liver spots | intuition |
| straightness | slouching | sagging | strength |
| order | clutter | complications | simplicity |
| being | doing | chaos | stillness |
| awareness | attachments | controlling | authenticity |
| freedom | rigidity | negativity | forgiveness |
| passion | dwindling | procrastination | purpose |
| zest | dripping | drooping | energy |
| seeking | confinement | predictability | wonder |
| bending | stiffness | aches | bonding |
| deep breathing | rushing | furrows | meditating |
| inward | ego | noise | peace |
| oneness | judgment | guilt | compassion |
| athletic adventures | sitting | hunching | nature |
| giving | stuff | forgetfulness | kindness |
| creativity | spinning | twiddling | bliss |
| quality | strain | fear | joy |
| twinkle | disruption | dryness | heart |
| star gazing | doubt | worry | gratitude |
Now, standing on middle ground, I look forward to having more and less in the latter portion of my life. Both will allow me to live healthfully and happily ever after. Here’s wishing you the same.
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