I agree we get braver as we get older, but we are wiser. It's no longer stupid bravado, but contemplated wisdom in the bravery. If our mind stays sharp, the bravery continues...
But then when our bodies start to hinder us in older age the fear creeps in, especially if we don't trust our bodies or minds to manage.
either way, I say steady on. Keep making the leap and challenging yourself because it will help to keep you young and virile... even into older age.
These are two great, thoughtful entries, Carly. I like your thoughts on the different ways of enjoying an experience. First you live the experience, but in my experience it doesn’t seem real at the time, it’s only afterwards your mind lets you see it like a film or movie. I’ve never bungle-jumped for instance but have done other adventurous things, but I can imagine seeing myself doing it from another’s perspective,
As for the second quote, one wonders why we’re so fearful sometimes. I lways ask myself “what’s the worst that can happen?” I probably won’t die, I may get derided or laughed at, but that’s not my problem and shame on anyone who would do such a thing. Anyway as get older we get braver. And that’s true.
Those experiences that are painful unfortunately haunt you and often are the best fodder for writing.
I love the quote too because it reminds me that second time is the best.
When I think of this quote a blank page comes to mind. I fear not being able to write more than most in the moment things but my life is quite sheltered now. In the past, I would have been more like your entry. I lived in fear all the time.
It's so good to see your entry today. As always, very thoughtful entry.
We are magnetically charged meat suites. ... nice.
I sat with a wise-old Swede recently lamenting about my inability to make good choices... or just choices.
I said that I liked Sisaket (in Isaan, Thailand) better than here... He said... then go. What about my loneliness? "Someone there will be attracted to you."
Let it come?
He also mentioned his many romantic failures, including one girlfriend of 3 years who slashed him. *sigh* He has a new one. We met. I like her.
There's a song I think about every time I hear "nothing stays the same." It's by Patty Loveless, and it's called How Can I Help You Say Goodbye. Life definitely changes. I have a tough time living in the present. It's hard not to fall back into the past or worry about the future.
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