2010 Happy New Year

Having turned another year on the calendar I can't help but feel contented aging is not just a goal but a reward.  A reward for seeking to do the best we can with what we have. I preached my Mom's funeral. And, one of the messages I presented was how that generation made do with what was available. They didn't wait until they had the next best thing to enjoy and be happy.  They were able to, due to their circumstataces, lead a fairly happy life with what they had.




Come on, loosen up you are never going to have it all.  What about taking the time to enjoy, really enjoy the last thing you had to have to make you happy.  What about your spouse?  Remember when he/she was all in the world you needed to make you happy .  It didn't get that bad that you can't go back and renew those feelings. Take an evening and go out to a dinner/movie.  Yeah, it'll cost you. But, my gosh, this is your life partner.  There really is no trade in program. Contentment is the key to happiness. Not things!

What about your children.  Remember those days of waiting until they were born. Of the playing times on the floor all day Christmas. So tired and yet each time they would call off you'd go.  They still need you no matter what age they are now.  If they are grown, you still need to get close and enjoy.  Share with each other. Friends, life ends. What better way can you spend happy contented time than with family.

Our world appears to me to be seeking contentment not in the old values but in other forms.  Recreation (not recreation), entertainment, mind altering substances.  Anything but reality. No wonder they are malcontented.
There is no substitute for us humans than close uplifting relationships.  First with our families and then our friends. Don't use diversions to try and make you happy or contented.

Stay tuned,   Larry