davidbowerkingwood

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.
⁶ Seek his will in all you do,
    and he will show you which path to take.

I really love the idea of walking by faith and not by sight! The world is filled with strange things I don’t understand; many of which I steadfastly refuse to understand. I apply Thomas Gray’s quote, “Where ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise.” There are some things I feel much better off not knowing about!

Now, About the Surprising Discoveries

I’ve commented before on how the changes taking place as I age are sometimes predictable and sometimes surprising to me. The visible signs of ageing are easily observed by anyone who cares enough to look; I have observed older people all my life and seen the effects age has on the individual. What has been impossible to observe are the changes taking place on the inside, in the perceptions and expectations of these older individuals.

When, in past years, I was charged with the job of evaluating the retirement industry as a potential area for investment; I felt sorry for those older individuals who were living in even the finest retirement facilities as I imagined them chafing under the restraints imposed by their ageing bodies. What has finally been revealed to me as I joined the older set was the drastic change that would take place in my perceptions and preferences as the years rolled by.

The Joys of Less

A limited range of activities has become very appealing to me now and I find perfect contentment in a restricted lifestyle. While, by choice, I do keep somewhat busy at things I enjoy, I also find taking time for a little rest is much appreciated.