Sands and Gifts

Do you ever wonder if it would be a good thing to be younger or older?  Here's a thought: wishing to be any age other than where you are is a denial of the joys that have been and the joys that are yet to come, as well as the beauty of your life that is right now, in the present.  

I think back on the times when I was younger, and wonder how could I possibly have not known so many things, and still was just fine.  Back then, though, I thought I must surely have been in the perfect age.  And now I look ahead, and think, how much more could I possibly learn and gain, this must surely be the perfect age.  In talking to those who have been gifted more years than me, they profess the wonder of years, the glory of experiences and the beauty that comes with the times they have experienced and people they have loved; sure this must be the perfect age.  

Truth be told, in every stage of life, there are wonderful experiences one can saavore and insights we can absorb.  Every new day and decade brings wisdom, transformation, and growth.  Many people do believe that one age is better than the others.  They exped energy trying to reach it, and once it has passed, they spend considerable effort (and money) to retain it.  Holding on to one age can make it difficult to appreciate each new milestone, each wondrous experience, each moment that arrives.  Taking pleasure in the delights of your age -- no matter what the number is -- can help you see the magnificence and usefulness of the complex seasons of your life.

Each new day, each new year gifts us exciting and unfamiliar experiences.  We move from embracing the energy of young and the learning process knowing it's okay to not have all of the answers to growing more self-assured as confusion of our youth starts to melt away.  We honor these years by putting aside fears of aging and instead, concentrating on solidifying our values and enjoying our growing emotional maturity.  

We become more conscious of wisdom and what we know -- and what we don't -- and what we have learned through life experiences and knowing how to put it to good use.  We are not afraid to explore unfamiliar territory or to embrace change.  

As we gain experience and wisdom, we are not afraid to navigate our reevaluations and triage what is and is not important.  We gain a sense of freedom by ridding the unnecessary and learning into what is most valued.

Age is a gift, and an incalculable concept.  I don't have advice for you, just a wish that you see what you already have all around you. Don't wish away the time you have right now and where you are.