The Past

[Chasing Embers]

Events in my early 20s aged me decades and now at 47 I'm the oldest living family member.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I studied Ellen Langer's research on mindfulness a few years back. Being in the moment is not easy, but it pays off making your day meaningful and productive. I tend to be an overachiever, but unhappy. I am learning to just do what I can and enjoy the ride. I do have some anxiety which I am learning is just part of being human and nothing to feel bad about, but to recognize and handle it better.

 

[mawnansmiff]

At christmas I reached the three score years point....so that just gives me ten more to think about what I did in the last sixty.

This is something I do not relish

Regards,

Jay.

 

[TheWhale13]

Even though I am very young compared to some, time does seem to fly by faster every year, it is normal but I am worried about what it will be like in thirty years or more. Maybe I'll accept it more.

 

[pauls456]

This is off the topic somewhat, but I've been reading about the teachings of Bankei, a Buddhist teacher in 17th century Japan. His teaching is very simple. Originally, we come into this world without thoughts, such as regret for the past, or anxiety for the future. Having thoughts and dwelling on them is something we learn to do, and many of us do it very well. If we can 'unlearn' the process of holding onto thoughts and developing them, life becomes more rewarding, natural and pleasant. That's how I understand it anyway.

 

[anotherbob]

oh it took longer to get to 18 then it took to get from 18 to 43 somehow.