tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post2152820539706221804..comments2024-03-18T09:38:38.889-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: PerspectiveDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-83824371096676682722017-04-01T09:21:41.435-07:002017-04-01T09:21:41.435-07:00I was nodding my head "yes" to your word...I was nodding my head "yes" to your words. I, too, will keep going and doing as long as possible. My life is full but is certainly different than it was even 10 years ago. That said, I don't mind being almost 73 - I have both good and bad memories from the past, and I hope to make some more in the coming years. Life is never stagnant. Maybe the secret to aging well is the ability to accept change. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-54037759506556218982017-03-28T12:07:02.762-07:002017-03-28T12:07:02.762-07:00You exercise much more than I do, and I applaud yo...You exercise much more than I do, and I applaud you for doing that. You are an inspiration for all of us, DJan. Keep going!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-52856453706087483532017-03-28T08:04:07.613-07:002017-03-28T08:04:07.613-07:00I am just going to keep on until I can't, DJan...I am just going to keep on until I can't, DJan. I just took a part time job of heading up a writing organization of about 90 members. I will continue to teach writing when and where I am wanted. My 92 year old friend and I have a book in process of being published. I fight pain and fatigue every day, but can't stop "keeping on" because when I stop, I don't think I will live very much longer. Like my father, I need something to look forward to every day. It is not getting older that is hard, but it is hard to stay viable in this world where youth is valued more than wisdom. Thanks for another thoughtful post. Have a great week.Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-46212006869552442512017-03-27T09:02:19.849-07:002017-03-27T09:02:19.849-07:00I found your experience of remembering how you fel...I found your experience of remembering how you felt after giving birth very moving. A memory that is stirred so unexpectedly and powerfully sounds as if you were almost back again at that moment. How amazing. I find the sight of myself in the mirror or in photographs is sometimes alarming and sometimes just bizarre. That thought of 'how did I get here like this?' seems to be universal. I have noticed that different mirrors give me a different perspective of myself and sometimes it's best to avoid certain of those where the light is not as flattering as elsewhere! Lovely thoughtful post -- as always... The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-46629137063021916552017-03-27T04:19:33.841-07:002017-03-27T04:19:33.841-07:00Just recently started following your blog and I re...Just recently started following your blog and I really enjoyed this post. Lately, as I age I find I have this real sense of time moving on through me and the past receding further and further back. Not only does the past change, but we change right along with it and all because of the circumstances and events in our lives. I wish I could really live in one of my memories just for a an hour or so, just to savor and appreciate it in light of who and where I am today. Seems sometimes that only happens after the fact. I see an old woman in the mirror too, but it doesn't bother me in the least.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987527540895782339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-53081154486243255442017-03-26T19:57:00.703-07:002017-03-26T19:57:00.703-07:00I know there is an old woman in my mirror every mo...I know there is an old woman in my mirror every morning...:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-76118998212625681362017-03-26T18:04:05.209-07:002017-03-26T18:04:05.209-07:00Excellent description of how we arrive at maturity...Excellent description of how we arrive at maturity. Maturity is a part of life that slowly adds layers to the person. I never thought of such a situation as feeling the empty belly after giving birth. But why would I? As always some nice things to think about.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-4905979068167870832017-03-26T16:20:56.922-07:002017-03-26T16:20:56.922-07:00DJan, you post made me think of that song, "D...DJan, you post made me think of that song, "Don't Blink". Life goes by so fast. And it's odd what memories stay with you. My strongest memory pertaining to the birth of my first child was the overwhelming responsibility that overtook me a few days after his birth. I cried because I suddenly realized that I was responsible for this little life and would be till the day I died. I loved him dearly, but the responsibility he brought with him scared me. I still remember that feeling.<br />As for the aging part, we can only accept it and be thankful that we came this far. Sharing through blogging is one of the benefits technology has given us...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-74970626333765747152017-03-26T15:06:33.235-07:002017-03-26T15:06:33.235-07:00I have always been amazed at how healthy I have b...I have always been amazed at how healthy I have been for this long. Life these days is beginnings and endings and each day I find I can do less, although I am not as fit as you. Interesting that Yoga is a memory device! That is a valuable insight.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-36592050983754137352017-03-26T13:42:44.224-07:002017-03-26T13:42:44.224-07:00Perspective has been looming large in my conscious...Perspective has been looming large in my consciousness too. I remember times/events which I thought were all encompassing at the time. And now recognise them as minor hiccups.<br />I hope your week is filled with love and laughter and free of pain.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-76553224360250452542017-03-26T11:40:14.948-07:002017-03-26T11:40:14.948-07:00A thought provoking post, Jan.
One of the blooge...A thought provoking post, Jan. <br /><br />One of the bloogers I've followed and enjoyed, died recently. Schmidleyscribblings was a smart, well read woman, who wrote about many things and aging was part of her story. Iill health had not diminished her keen mind or sharp wit. She had the perspective of age and wisdom added to the young person who still resided inside. Her blogging friends grieve her passing in our own way too. Such is the community we create through our blogs today.<br /><br />Take care of that hip. You've got miles to go yet.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-21047128819067404602017-03-26T11:22:59.548-07:002017-03-26T11:22:59.548-07:00Interesting that you could relive that moment and ...Interesting that you could relive that moment and that it came to you when it did.<br />You are right about the changes creeping up on us. Thank goodness. I'd hate to go to sleep looking 30 and wake up looking 77. Slow is fine by me. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80080452325889759822017-03-26T09:52:19.769-07:002017-03-26T09:52:19.769-07:00Perspective is really a super way to view events. ...Perspective is really a super way to view events. Time is what puts a twist on what we recall. I have gone back to a journal I wrote as a late teen and was surprised at how my present memory of those events were misalligned with what happened according to my journal. Yet in my headbefore reading the facts I assumed my recall to be spot on. Interesting discovery that the years of many other events have somehow blended facts to create new views that seemed quite accurate.<br />Another thing I now find is that with age and experience we find that the youth must muddle their way forward in life much like we had to. They cannot really benefit from our experience. They have to live each decade and build up skills of life to become more wise. Experience adds to perspective. Perhaps blogging adds to our need to feel our common challenge of facing the aging process? Each day adds more to our outlook and these days our age group has the world at our finger tips. We can reach out to see one another on screens and talk as if were were in the next room. That is new for our agedgeneration. I wonder how it will affect the future generations when they look back?Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-77500686176504138192017-03-26T09:26:49.175-07:002017-03-26T09:26:49.175-07:00How wonderful to have that memory arise suddenly f...How wonderful to have that memory arise suddenly for you! I love the unexpected.<br />Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-28926347834660681682017-03-26T07:34:14.758-07:002017-03-26T07:34:14.758-07:00As always, your Sunday posts are thoughtful and be...As always, your Sunday posts are thoughtful and beautiful!Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-6143925634258135982017-03-26T07:22:17.686-07:002017-03-26T07:22:17.686-07:00It is interesting, and unpredictable, which memori...It is interesting, and unpredictable, which memories pop into our heads at any given time. Having lived 70+ years, there are plenty of memories to trigger. <br />Like you, I'll just keep going until I can't.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-70917497789951793942017-03-26T07:15:35.752-07:002017-03-26T07:15:35.752-07:00We'll said......I'm at the same place you ...We'll said......I'm at the same place you are, and it's with a little amazement and a lot of gratitude.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528439226293446420noreply@blogger.com