CHILDHOOD – I had lots of time, time during the day, and
many days to live until I was likely to die. Health was fine. Money was short.
Skill almost non-existent, but developing.
YOUNG ADULT – Too little time, too much to do. Health in
abundance. Short of money. Gaining skills, employing some.
GROWN UP – Still short of time, but health was fine, and
money was more than before, as were skills.
RETIRED – Lots of time during the day, but fewer days
likely left. Health issues abound. Money seems enough, will probably last. Skills
declining, somewhat offset by the value of experience.
Carpe
diem, “seize the day,” we are advised, and depending on where we
are in the seasons of life, we will have different strengths and weaknesses
with which to do this.
To the adage “this, too, will pass,” I would add “enjoy
what you can, while you can.”
Douglas Winslow Cooper, Ph.D.
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