I have bookcases full of self-help books that are getting dusty -- from Dr. Wayne Dyers’ Your Erroneous Zones to The Purpose Driven Life by Pastor Rick Warren.
When I was young, I spent a lot of my life reading books about personal growth and empowerment, pondering the meaning of life & questioning my purpose for being here. But now that I’m older, I’ve gladly shelved that worn-out, seismic search.
At this age, I’M JUST TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY IN THE WORLD LIFE IS SO ASS-BACKWARDS? ha!
“The Sanibel Stoop” Photo by Al Stoneburner
WHY is it when my husband and I were young parents and needed babysitters, we stayed out half the night -- But now that we have lots of free time, more money and no kids we’re fast asleep by 9 PM???
WHY is it when I was young & too thin, I could drink a whole peanut butter milkshake and not gain weight -- But now all I have to do is sniff a head of lettuce, and I gain five pounds???
WHY is it when I was young, I couldn’t wait to get out of school -- But now that I’m actually out I pay someone to teach me how to breathe in???
WHY is it when I was young and broke, I longed for fancy new furniture -- But now that I can afford it I don’t mind the shiny spot on the living room sofa???
WHY is it when I was young and wanted a sexy body, I was flat chested -- But now that I’m older I fall over picking up a putt because I’m top heavy???
WHY is it when I was young and inexperienced , I loved instructing kids -- But when I finally became a Master Teacher, I couldn’t wait to get out of there???
WHY is it when I was young, I had to use a credit card because I didn’t have any money – but now that I have extra cash in my pocket, they say I have to create a PayPal account???
WHY is it when I was young and went out partying, I could sleep 12 hours straight – but now if I drink a glass of water before bed, I’m up half the night???
WHY? I don’t get it. It seems as if Old Age should come first. Ha! Ha!
It’ll Be OK
“You know you've reached middle age when you're cautioned to slow down by your doctor, instead of by the police." ~ Joan Rivers
COMMENT: Is anything backwards in your life?
Why is it we get our 2nd set of teeth at 5 when 50 would be a far better age?
This was a 💯 truth.....couldn’t agree more! I really enjoyed reading this with my morning coffee..,thank-you for the laughs!
You hit the nail right on the head! What you pondered is so true and actually fun to think about! Well, sort of... I ‘ve
always been pretty strong and healthy and now when I have the time and finances to go I can’t walk very far or long because of sciatic nerve pain and arthritis! Not fair! Thanks for this post for us to ponder