As I get older I get more:
- Reflective – thinking about the people I have met along this great journey and the decisions I have made and have yet to make…
- Thankful – for my friends and family and for the life I have…
- Aware – of my body and mind, how I am feeling, and if there’s something that I need to take care of…
Now your turn.
- As I get older I get more __________________?
I look forward to reading your comments.
Jeremy Bromberg says:
Sorry for how my mind works, but I have to agree with you. As I get older I become more aware of things I need to take care of … NOW!
Dan Rangel says:
I had a great response to this blog but I forgot what I was going to say.
Patti Schluesselheim says:
As I get older, I become more and more grateful for (a) having lived this long; (b) being lucky enough to have a great job I love and (c) learning to make a change for the good when you can and lastly (d) remembering that any day above ground is a good day…
Fee Sepahi says:
As I get older, along with all you said, I make sure I don’t go through a day when I haven’t made a difference, on the planet and in my community.
Brandon Tabor says:
I’m going to have to make up a word for this one…
As I get older, I get more ‘embraceful’. What I mean by that is that I learn from others’ cultures, beliefs, and views and embrace our differences to become a better person.
I also feel as if my day has failed if I didn’t learn something new or contributed in helping someone in some way.
Matt O'Mara says:
The chance to keep the drive alive (using a football metaphor since it’s Super Bowl Week). The key lesson that I learned from my Mother (we have a very large Irish-Catholic family) was to keep the ball moving forward. Don’t waste time worrying about the dropped pass… it’s second down, let’s get 10 yards and a new set of downs.
Ed Sugar says:
This is a very timely piece for me as I know of two colleagues in the marketing research industry who are having major health related issues. This has made me reflect on my life in a number of ways:
I am grateful that I have no major health issues and I do what is necessary to avoid them (eat properly and regular exercise).
That my greatest satisfaction in life comes from not receiving, but giving.
I need to continue to listen more, speak less.
That wisdom and values are much more important than wealth and material possessions.
Be thankful for family and friends and make sure to let them know it on a regular basis.
Amy Shields says:
As I get older I realize: (1) how precious life is and that every day, every moment matters (yes – am at that stage in life where more and more people I love are becoming impacted by dreadful disease); (2) that I don’t handle stress the same way I used to and while I professionally function at high capacity under pressure, it’s not a motto to live life by; (3) that I love (and worry about) my children more than ever, which I didn’t think was possible; (5) that happiness comes from within and being in control of one’s life is a good thing; (6) I am more liberal than ever before; (7) what I teach my children matters in the world and what happens in and to our world matters to and for my children; (8) that no matter what I own or don’t own, I have a great life, always have something to look forward to in the future, but am also grateful for where I am today – in this moment.
Denise West says:
Honest. I find myself less concerned about what other people think and more open about my true thoughts. I am not afraid to be the dissenting voice.