Troutbirder II

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Now: a widower's philosophy

 


Barely the day started and... it's already six in the evening.

Barely arrived on Monday and it's already Friday.

... and the month is already over.

... and the year is almost over.

... and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed.

... and we realize that we lost our parents, friends.

and we realize it's too late to go back...

So... Let's try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time...

Let's keep looking for activities that we like...

Let's put some color in our grey...

Let's smile at the little things in life that put balm in our hearts.

And despite everything, we must continue to enjoy with serenity this time we have left. Let's try to eliminate the afters...

I'm doing it after...

I'll say after...

I'll think about it after...

We leave everything for later like ′′ after ′′ is ours.

Because what we don't understand is that:

Afterwards, the coffee gets cold...

afterwards, priorities change...

Afterwards, the charm is broken...

afterwards, health passes...

Afterwards, the kids grow up...

Afterwards parents get old...

Afterwards, promises are forgotten...

afterwards, the day becomes the night...

afterwards life ends...

And then it's often too late....

So... Let's leave nothing for later...

Because still waiting see you later, we can lose the best moments,

the best experiences,

best friends,

the best family...

The day is today... The moment is now...

We are no longer at the age where we can afford to postpone what needs to be done right away.

So let's see if you have time to read this message and then share it.

Or maybe you'll leave it for... ′′ later "...

And you'll never share it....        WITH A GIRLFRIEND. 

 

 

8 comments:

  1. Don't think my comment appeared! Will try again
    "after!."

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  2. OK that worked. Thanks for wize words. Must apply them to getting back to posting. published today for first time in ages.

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  3. Thank you for the encouragement.

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  4. You are so right! After a year hiding at home, it’s time for a new revised bucket list.

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  5. Such wise words! I am in the same boat. Closer now to 80 than to 75. Just moved from my beloved acreage into the village. Must enjoy the day NOW, in all its glorious imperfection. Not obsessed with getting the new place developed. All my best to you.

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  6. Good words, Ray. I'm happy you've found a companion to share your life with. I haven't, since mine passed in '98, but I'm content. Take care, my friend.

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