Reflecting Back

   As one reaches the age of 60 and a new phase of life enters into being, it becomes a reflective time in one's life. Nearing the age of  Social Security, Medicare, phasing down one's work schedule is just another step into life's continuing cycle. All the wisdom obtained by life experiences is somewhat offset by the realization that you are most likely in the final quarter of your journey. Your wisdom while being awesome in it's scope is diminished  by the realization that physically you are on a downward spiral, hopefully at a gradual pace so as to make it more acceptable and the rest of life more fulfilling.

 It is a time to look back at and also look forward to the peace and satisfaction of realizing your accomplishments whether they be family , career, education,  friendships or just personal. It is also a time to look back on, but not dwell on the life's regrets. We all have them (regrets) but I've met people who let their regrets consume them. But on the same behalf don't deny them either, as they are a big part of  obtaining the wisdom you have attained.

 If there is one bit of advise I would give any young person, and I know it's a cliche , that you hear all the time but as you get older it's oh so true and it's live each day to it's fullest. As you get older time speeds up more and more, so enjoy each day as much as possible whether it be enjoying your family, talking to friend, an accomplishment at work, reading a book...embrace each day as these will be your memories that will last you forever....End Part I