"We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves.
---Lynn Hall
I really like this quote. I think it sums up the fact that I am getting older quite well. I will have a birthday in 12 days, my 47th to be exact...three years away from the big Five-Oh! God help me!
But I like who I have become in my forties. In your twenties, I think you are struggling to find who you want to be. You're faced with choice after choice. In your thirties, you realize that you are officially an adult, and if you don't have your game going on by now, when the heck will you? I struggled a lot in my thirties.
My forties have been my entry into clear thinking. I am more myself now than I really ever have been. I have seen a lot of things traveling with Nicol; a lot of places, a lot of different people, a lot of different ways of living. When I was "immersed" in the church, mostly my entire life, I was so one-dimensional, and so judgemental of people. Small-minded in a small town. Now I feel round, and whole...like all of the rough edges have been knocked off, and I can accept people for who they are. No pretenses, no applications to fill out! Live and let live! I like it! It's a huge weight to carry on your shoulders, always having to be on guard, always having to judge the other person's motives or lifestyle.
So I guess what I am saying by starting off my blog with this quote, is that I haven't really "changed", I've just allowed myself to become myself! I think it also helps to be with someone you really love and care about. It helps you to accept the wonderful person that you are (and I don't say that in conceit!!!!).
Salud!
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2 comments:
I am so glad that you are getting better with age. Most people just become more set in their ways and less likely to see things from a different perspective.
It's pretty remarkable that you have come so far and changed so much. You should be so proud of yourself for overcoming what had been ingrained in you for years.
I can only hope I will continue to evolve as I get older as you have. I have never been judgmental of others really... but then again I was never very heavy into church activities or other things in our small town that would make me have that a part of me. I thank my parents for a lot of that.
47 isn't a bad number. Its the new 30 lately, and I think you look and seem to be doing just fabulous in life. I hope I am as badass as you when that time comes for me. :)
Early happy birthday beth!
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