I have been in a time of reflection. This age thing had me all tied in knots but after some time away in uninterrupted time with God I have come to understand something very important. We keep thinking about aging as dying and forget about the living part of it. I am alive and I have some living to do.

This got me to thinking about that last post and the final third bit. No wonder I got depressed. That is a really sad way to look at it. To have a more positive attitude I am thinking of the seasons of life. I am in the autumn of life. I love the fall, it is definitely my favorite season. So like fall though things are changing and dying off, there is such beauty in it. There are so many things I like about fall. I’m thinking that this period of my life will be beautiful, creative, and LIVED!

This stage of life is so free, unlike the responsibilities and demands made upon you in the “working years”. This is a time to reap the harvest. To enjoy what you have worked so hard to achieve and share it with others. It took me a while to get here but I am so excited about the next several years. I am seeing the grieving period (loss of youth) as a time of growth for me. Peace!