Congratulations, Diamond-Michael! Sounds like you have entered a new Chapter in life's journey. I love so much of what you wrote here, but especially the way you closed: [T]he art of living is not so much in choosing one path over another but in weaving them together into a vibrant mosaic that captures the full spectrum of experience.
My own life “chapters” have often been quite different from each other, as well—sometimes in surprising ways. Things I would not have even considered in one chapter may become central to another. It’s all part of the dance. Getting older (as we all do, if we are fortunate enough to still be alive) is teaching me many lessons, some of which I already knew in my head but which had not yet matured in my fuller being. One is the realization that even if I live a long and healthy life, there won’t be time to do everything I'm interested in doing. I will have to let go of much. Even of what remains of my chosen interests, for a variety of reasons, I may not have the luxury of being able to explore these pursuits one at a time. I will need to weave some things together.
Thanks Lenora. Yes, we are all confronted with the fact that someday our time here in the physical realm will be over. For me, thinking about all of the books I’ll be unable to read or finish is a sobering thought. 😳🤔
Congratulations, Diamond-Michael! Sounds like you have entered a new Chapter in life's journey. I love so much of what you wrote here, but especially the way you closed: [T]he art of living is not so much in choosing one path over another but in weaving them together into a vibrant mosaic that captures the full spectrum of experience.
My own life “chapters” have often been quite different from each other, as well—sometimes in surprising ways. Things I would not have even considered in one chapter may become central to another. It’s all part of the dance. Getting older (as we all do, if we are fortunate enough to still be alive) is teaching me many lessons, some of which I already knew in my head but which had not yet matured in my fuller being. One is the realization that even if I live a long and healthy life, there won’t be time to do everything I'm interested in doing. I will have to let go of much. Even of what remains of my chosen interests, for a variety of reasons, I may not have the luxury of being able to explore these pursuits one at a time. I will need to weave some things together.
I wish you much joyful weaving in the days ahead!
Thanks Lenora. Yes, we are all confronted with the fact that someday our time here in the physical realm will be over. For me, thinking about all of the books I’ll be unable to read or finish is a sobering thought. 😳🤔
Bravo! Well done.
I’m with Marc! Bravo!!!