Words from the Heart

Yesterday, after work on Zoom was complete and before I ate a scrumptious dinner of baked haddock and fresh coleslaw, I participated in the virtual #WilltoRun challenge facilitated by the @ARunningPassion.  I walked the 5K of this challenge.   This was my second 5K. The first was several years ago in Portsmouth, NH. I did it with my youngest daughter. She ran, I walked pushing a carriage with my two grandsons up and down the hills of the town!  I came in just in time to hear my number announced as a winner of a gift certificate.  I was ecstatic!  Not because of the prize, but because I finished my first 5K ever! But, I digress...the reason for this post today...the day after my natal anniversary is to share with you some of what I reflected on during my 70 minute walk.  Life needs to be pondered from time to time.  At 67, why not?! As I meditated on what it meant to be 67 years old, I realized how blessed I am. I am a woman rich in daughters - my ...

The older I get, the more I realize that wisdom needs to be shared.  This used to happen when we came together in long houses, around campfires, and at the kitchen table.  Today, wisdom comes in bits and pieces that often lack the personal connection of a parent, grandparent or familial elder.  I find this unfortunate, but, I have also learned from my Elders that we MUST share wisdom with the world NOW.   So, my gift to the world on my last day being 62 is 62 bits of wisdom.  My greatest joy will be to know that you find something here that resonates with you. 62.  No matter how old you are, you are never too old to dream and to have goals.  61.  Gardens are great places of healing.  Visit often. 60.  Water is the life blood of Mother Earth; we MUST protect both. 59.  Children are wiser today; listen to them.  They have a lot to teach us. 58.  Music should be a part of every day! 57.  If you w...