My thanks to Ronni over at “As
Time goes buy” for this idea
Maybe we all think about how
we have changed as we age. Jung and others believe that we go through a process
of renewal as we face aging.
As we age, our interests,
beliefs and convictions change; for the better for many and for the worse for
some. Some of us become more optimistic as we examine and test the beliefs we
have acquired over our lifetime.
For some the beliefs and convictions we held are found to be tried and true and we stick with them, for some, the beliefs and convictions of a lifetime are found to be lacking. Lacking in compassion, humanity, empathy or common sense and we come to a crises of self.
For some the beliefs and convictions we held are found to be tried and true and we stick with them, for some, the beliefs and convictions of a lifetime are found to be lacking. Lacking in compassion, humanity, empathy or common sense and we come to a crises of self.
My friends and I have different
views on religion, and politics but over the years we have learned to accommodate
the others views and to learn about how their views shape their world. I never
was one to suffer fools gladly. When I was young I was not above putting
down those who had differing views to mine. I did not listen to any ideas the
person had, if I believed them to be not philosophically or politically aligned
with my thinking.
A few years before I retired, I was fortunate to start working with a cancer survivor, who had a wonderful and different view of the world. Her attitude was infectious and I learned to accept all people even those who I found to be not in line with my thinking. I learned to listen to people and to see the best in them. At first it was a hard to do, I had to adjust my thinking, my beliefs and my convictions and it took a long time. Over an eight-year period I grew and became a better person because of my interaction with her and my ability to learn.
A few years before I retired, I was fortunate to start working with a cancer survivor, who had a wonderful and different view of the world. Her attitude was infectious and I learned to accept all people even those who I found to be not in line with my thinking. I learned to listen to people and to see the best in them. At first it was a hard to do, I had to adjust my thinking, my beliefs and my convictions and it took a long time. Over an eight-year period I grew and became a better person because of my interaction with her and my ability to learn.
Since I have retired, I have
continued to see the best in people and I have taken on the tasks of aging and
I feel positive and hopeful about the world. At this point we are in dark times
yet we have seen darker times, (Two World Wars, the Plagues of Europe, the pan-epidemic
of Aides) yet the world continues to become a better place for all of us.
Jimmy Buffets song Changes in Attitudes is a great way to
end this post. Enjoy!
Jimmy Buffets song Changes in Attitudes is a great way to
end this post. Enjoy!
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