Gather ye rosebuds while ye may
September 6th, 2006
Been doing some thinking lately about how you never appreciate the now (Carpe Diem) and that we always think that stuff is tough now and that the future will be better. Looking back on life, I look at my public school time and think about how much time I had and how much fun I had with friends. I think about high school and how even thought I didn’t like it much, I actually had it pretty easy. University (especially seeing that school is back in session this week) was highly underappreciated and I didn’t spend nearly enough time learning that and hence it seemed (when I was in it) the toughest thing ever to do in life. So, now we look at today, my work life is hard - lots of stress, lots of things to do in tight timelines and lots of things to grumble about. I can’t help but think that in 10 years from now I’ll look back fondly on that time and express how easy I had it (but never knew). That means to me, I really should be looking differently at my life now — I have a good job, work is crazy but it’s never really bad nor worth getting stressed over. I guess what I’m saying is that life is the challenge and that the negatives aren’t nearly as bad as we think they are.
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1. Chad | September 9th, 2006 at 10:05 pm
It’s the age, dude. But you’re totally on track, so, hakuna matata.
Some stuff I read recently:
The symptoms:
* boredom and exhaustion, or frantic energy
* self-questioning
* daydreaming
* irritability, unexpected anger
* acting on alcohol, drug, food, or other compulsions
* greatly decreased or increased sexual desire
* sexual affairs, especially with someone much younger
* greatly decreased or increased ambition.
The solutions:
1. Accept and share your feelings. Aging is inevitable, but decline is not. With acceptance, you can allow yourself to grieve losses. By sharing your feelings, you can relieve fears and frustrations.
2. Regularly spend time thinking about your life.
3. Rediscover your spouse as a friend and lover. Spend time each week, even if it’s just a few hours, away from children and distractions.
4. Set new goals which are both realistic and exciting.
5. Try new things: a sport, hobby, or class at the local college.
6. Travel to a country which has always fascinated you.
7. Volunteer for a non-profit organization.
8. Spend special time each week with your children.
9. Speak to a therapist or join a self-help group to work on compulsive behaviors such as eating, drinking, working, or sex.
10. Improve your nutrition, stop smoking, and get your body in shape. See your doctor for a complete exam and advice about exercise.
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