Age-Taking Things Away?

-feelings after Indiana Jones

Last night, we went and saw the new Indiana Jones movie. I remember the original very well, the special effects were incredible and the story had me at the edge of my seat. I loved it.

While the flick I saw last night had great special effects and some spectacular location shoots, I found it more humorous than edge of the seat. It was a good night out and this weekend has been a great break from mainstream life and we were blessed with spectacular weather. I even won a match play golf match today against a young bomber, and was happy to win! But one thought struck me from the movie.

The old buddy of Indiana looked at Jones and said something to the affect, “We’re at an age now where more things are being taken from use than given”. I had no trouble understanding the literal meaning of what was said, and for some reason the comment resonated within me.

From a practical standpoint, I have hair that is graying, friends who get ill more often, any number who have been afflicted with cancer, a mother with dementia and I read the obits for a reason. Haven’t seen my own in there yet, and I’m glad of that. From the obvious standpoint of day to day living, I guess the statement is true.

Yet it stayed with me; that thought; and did not feel right.

The biggest joy for me was to awaken spiritually, get life into balance, grow up, and develop a rich spiritual life. This has all occurred for me well into mid-life and on.

I really noticed on the golf course today, I have an ability to laugh and enjoy the moment more than at any time in my life. I have tremendous friendship with depth, a peace in quiet moments, a deeper more fulfilling relationship with those that I am closest to than ever. And it seems to get better on an ongoing basis. I like the moment and who I have become.

My spiritual fullness is at an all time high. My higher power has put me in a position where I can be of meaningful service to others at a level that is beyond the past. I am meeting and working with people globally and working on a myriad of “living” issues and making a difference in the lives of others. This is a gift that spiritual awakening has allowed to happen, and conscious contact on a daily basis with my higher power allows me to be a conduit. It truly has been a remarkable period in my life.

I understand well the draw backs that come with age, and know in the game of life, I’m well into the “back nine”, yet I am given more today than at any period of my life. While I fail to see on a physical base any benefits of getting older, on a spiritual level the “gets” far outweigh the “taken aways”! Age has nothing to do with this. There are people much younger than I getting the same spiritual growth, freedom from addictions, and hope and serenity that I am gaining. They woke up to the opportunities that are there much earlier than I, and I hope more and more find abundance in life at an age earlier than I. Your bottom is where you chose it to be, and I wish on no one the lows that I found.

That being said, and reflecting on the most memorable moment to me of last nights movie, I am at an age and stage of life where more is being given, and of greater value, than is being taken away; and for that I am eternally grateful.

For those looking for a richer, more abundant life, allow yourself the opportunity to grow. Have the courage to invest in yourself, set goals, and let the good within you direct your life. There is more to be given than taken away!! Have the fortitude to be the best you can be.

Tomorrow, I’m going back to the completion of the steps/footprints. House cleaning will then be complete. I will be compiling the journey through the steps for my own review, and will give it away to others as an e-book through my website.