Know Thyself....and more
Over the past two weeks, I learned that more is not necessarily better. Too much exercise is just as harmful to my old body as too much food, drink, or whatever. Walked 8.5 miles in the heat & sun because I wanted to but....believe me, I paid dearly for it. My body revolted with inflammation & collateral weight-gain, along with fatigue.
I am also learning to stop comparing myself to others....mentally, physically & spiritually. I saw a picture of a large and really beautiful flower, with the caption....."The rose does not compare itself to the other flowers. It just blooms." Words of wisdom !!
Also learned....not to try and interpret the actions of others. I'm not a mind reader and I don't know what is going on in their lives either. Finally, not to take anything personally. It's very likely not anything to do with me. "Live and let live."
All of life's lessons are not so easily learned & I am grateful that these were much less painful than some I've had to learn.
I've also accepted that, at my age, I may never have a Life Partner but that's OK. It doesn't change who I am or how happy I've decided to be.
I am also learning to stop comparing myself to others....mentally, physically & spiritually. I saw a picture of a large and really beautiful flower, with the caption....."The rose does not compare itself to the other flowers. It just blooms." Words of wisdom !!
Also learned....not to try and interpret the actions of others. I'm not a mind reader and I don't know what is going on in their lives either. Finally, not to take anything personally. It's very likely not anything to do with me. "Live and let live."
All of life's lessons are not so easily learned & I am grateful that these were much less painful than some I've had to learn.
I've also accepted that, at my age, I may never have a Life Partner but that's OK. It doesn't change who I am or how happy I've decided to be.
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I believe you can have and do anything you set a mind to do. We go through this in our Saturday group, the idea of having a partner, a rewarding relationship. The question seems to be, \"what is keeping anyone from meeting, greeting, just enjoying someone\'s company.\" Getting to know someone can be a truly enchanting experience, regardless of where it might lead for the future, friendship, loving relationship. Never put a limit on your future. That\'s my 2 cents.
It\'s amazing that you had the experience with the exercise with seemed a negative one - that the more is not better. Well, I had that same thought yesterday and I think I\'ll journal about it. I too have a new direction about taking care of my body, my muscles and making my exercise more productive without beating myself up. What I found yesterday was a show on \"classical stretch\" and it seems like the best way to go. I loved it.
I hope your week is off to a fabulous start. I like your thought about a beautiful bloom not comparing itself to others. We are all unique, aren\'t we. That was a very helpful and beautiful thought!
Thank you for that. Your words always serve to get me thinking.