How exciting to be able to sit on your own sun porch and spot a Blue Heron at the edge of the pond below. As I watch the elegant bird stretch his neck, then dip his bill into the water, I think about all we miss in our middle years. From ages 6 to about 65, who has time to just sit and stare at a pond?
Even when we vacation, how easy it is to get caught up in a whirlwind of sightseeing, shopping, and other activities. Go, go, go is a choice we make without thinking about it most of the time. It feels awkward to stop, sit, stare at a pond. I feel guilty when I’m not tackling the next thing on my to-do list.
Though I don’t look forward to a loss of mobility (or my mind), there’s something to be said for aging in a place where you can stare at a pond and watch for the birds, ducks, turtles, and fish that perform for you all day long.
Sue
About Me
- Sue
- I'm a self-employed business consultant and Certified Professional Facilitator who enjoys helping teams collaborate creatively and productively in meetings. I'm also one of those Boomers caring for elderly parents, which is the main topic of this blog series. How does someone who is not a trained caregiver, who has always had a lousy bedside manner, abandon the life she loves to care for parents and still maintain sanity? Read on.
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