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You Are Unique

You are unique, just like everyone else.

Most people privately think they are special in some way.

And the rest of the world is challenged to believe this, because unless you are the tallest human, the fastest, the strongest, the smartest, the longest hair, the oldest – it’s really challenging for others to readily see your uniqueness.

But each of us is unique. Every single one of us. We have something that only we bring to the party.

“You are unique, and if that is not fulfilled, then something has been lost.” — Martha Graham

Lorie’s Top Ten List

Lorie Sheffer, Mid Life Celebration’s regular Sunday Guest Blogger, returns with her very special top ten list. Take it away Lorie:

In honor of both Mother’s Day- I am the mother of two and grandmother of one- and my upcoming birthday, I am offering a partial list of things I’ve learned over the years. I figure if Esquire magazine can have their Ten Things I’ve Learned segment featuring famous people, then I can do a Ten Things list as well. Why not share some of the things I’ve figured out? So, in no particular order….

#1. Nobody is as bad as you think they are; nobody is as good as you think they are.

#2. Believe the sunscreen hype. Wear it!

#3. It is totally possible to raise children who will become respectful, wonderful adults without ever spanking them.

#4. The chances of a hand reaching up from under your bed and grabbing you by the leg are slim to none.

#5. Sometimes good things happen to nasty people, and the right person doesn’t always win.

#6. The older you get, the sexier intelligence becomes.

#7. A mullet isn’t just a hairstyle, it’s a lifestyle.

#8. Just because you can get your butt into it doesn’t mean it fits.

#9. Squirrels are evil geniuses.

#10. Graciousness is a life skill well worth learning.

Ownership Begets Responsibility

As we search for meaning in our lives, one of the most basic, foundational rules for success is this:

Ownership begets responsibility

Wish there was better news. Those of you who stick around have hope that you’ll live by this.

Those that leave, well, unfortunately, it was predictable.

There is no attempt to hurt anyone’s feelings. Sooner or later though, we get a second chance. I’ve grabbed mine.

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The Older You Get

“The older you get the faster it goes.”

Wednesday, while in Philadelphia to give a keynote speech, there was a rare moment with the television on in my hotel room. A local couple were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. Four children, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Have you heard older people say the older you get, the faster time goes?

Does this notion have any truth for you?

I guess the big question is, “Do you ignore or embrace this truth?”

Mid Life Pink Floyd

What if we could look forward to death? Since we look forward to all the other major life events – birth, adolescence, marriage, retirement – why not death?

I mean seriously, it’s not like it’s not going to happen.

Pink Floyd is one of those bands that crosses generations in it’s popularity, and there is a line from one of their songs, “Is there anybody out there.”

Reflecting back on yesterday’s post, that question, and then that song, just popped my mind.

Is there anybody out there who wants to share insights on dying well?

If we do some advance work, the event itself won’t be an overwhelming event that devastates us.

Any takers?