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In each stage of life, there are
wonderful experiences you can savor and valuable insights you can absorb.
Every new decade and every new year brings wisdom, transformation, and
growth. Many people, however, believe that there is one age that eclipses
the others. They expend energy trying to reach it and, once it has
passed, they try to retain it. But wishing to be younger or older is a
denial of the joys that have been and the joys yet to be, as well as the
beauty of your life in the present. Holding on to one age can make it
difficult to appreciate each new milestone you reach. Taking pleasure in
the delights of your age, whether you are in your 20s, 40s, 60s, or 80s,
can help you see the magnificence and usefulness of the complex seasons
of your life.
Each new year gifted to us by the
universe is replete with exciting and unfamiliar experiences. In our 20s,
we can embrace the energy of youth and the learning process, knowing it’s
okay to not have all the answers. As we move through our third decade, we
grow more self-assured as the confusion of our young adulthood melts
away. We can honor these years by putting aside our fears of aging and
concentrating instead on solidifying our values and enjoying our growing
emotional maturity. In our 40s, we become conscious of the wisdom we have
attained through life experience and are blessed with the ability to put
it to good use. We are not afraid to explore unfamiliar territory or to
change. In our 50s, we often have successfully navigated our midlife
reevaluations and have prioritized our lives. In the decades beyond, we
discover a greater sense of freedom than we have ever known and can truly
enjoy the memory of all we’ve seen and done.
Try to enjoy the age you are now, for
each year presents its own unique wisdom to savor.
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