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Five daily blogs about life's 5 big choices on five interconnected sites.
Hatred at Mid Life?
“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not”. — Andre Gide
I believe this mid life quote to be true, but struggle sometimes to make it real.
Why?
Because it takes courage. Having courage can make you unpopular and lonely.
Who wants that at mid life?
Yet courage, really, is one of the few things in mid-life that makes us whole.
Carpe diem, jeff noel 🙂
Anger at Mid Life?
Probably.
There’s a lot we have to be angry about at mid life.
Yet, may I humbly submit this midlife quote for your consideration?
“Anyone who angers you, conquers you”. — Sister Kenny
Sometimes, it takes every fiber in my body and soul not to get angry. And like other lessons I’ve learned through 50 years of life, staying focused and disciplined is always better and more productive than not.
Good luck. Stay with it. Don’t give up. Forgive yourself and keep trying.
There’s a Chinese proverb that says something to this effect:
“Fall down seven times, get up eight”.
Make it a GREAT day. Carpe diem. jeff noel 🙂
Mid Life Friday? Yes indeed!
“If people are good only because they fear punishment and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed”. — Albert Einstein
The goal to become a good and decent person can seem overwhelming, at least to me.
How is it for you?
Overwhelming or not, I’m going to keep on moving forward, even if it’s just one small step at a time.
Carpe diem, jeff noel 🙂
Mid Life Tuesday? Seems so.
Here’s a thought to get us going:
“The greatness of a nation and it’s moral progress can be judged by the way it’s animals are treated”. — Ghandi
My goal in life is to become the kind of person my Dog thinks I am. For real!
So, it’s an incredible wake up call everyday, when I’m filled with choices, to try and find the courage, strength and especially wisdom, to know what to do and when to do it.
I hope I can make my Dog even prouder than he already is.
Make it a GREAT midlife Tuesday, because if you don’t, who will? If not today, when? Carpe diem, jeff 🙂
PS. Nice entry today at Lane 8.org