Better to be Hanging Than Hung, Doing than Done, Going than Gone-My Thanksgiving Quote.
So often I ask someone “How are you?” and their reply may be a deep sigh and “I’m hanging in there” or “I’m doing”, and I ‘m going”.
So as I reflected on those responses I decided to apply the “glass half-full” approach (mostly for my own mental health). The idea of hanging on sounds better when you realize that you could be hung by the negative circumstances surrounding you.
If you are still going one despite efforts to keep you back by others than that is far better than being gone. Why?, because when you cease to exist it does not always provide a solution to the issues.
In addition, if you keep doing, if you keep working on your purpose then it gives you an opportunity to flame your passion. The reason you started “doing” in the first place. Are you already done? I don’t think so.
So, right now my life is saturated with it’s own unique drama. Yet as I think of all that I can be THANKFUL FOR, it edges out a whole lot of room for HOPE.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving. And if you don’t celebrate the holiday, that is okay but do give THANKS wherever you are.
I just read an article that used the word “unretirement” How cool is that? Well, the article encouraging baby boomers to exhaust the use of web technology to get a job. A simple thing like developing you Linkedin profile and presence can enhance you chances of landing that job, consultancy or training opportunity.
Baby boomers hobbyists and collectors are one of the most fascinating groups I know. My husband, artist Ray Horner Jr. is one of those baby boomers. This baby boomer loves Acoustic Research Speakers. Partner this love with his art and carpentry skills and you have a baby boomer that takes on the challenge of making the inner beauty of classic stereo speakers sing beautiful music.
Take a few minutes to view the evolution of a set of scrappy speakers to a restored piece of art. You did a great job Ray.
Yesterday my mom came home from the hospital. I decided to sit up and stay her for the night. I felt restless, although tired, but was determined to quietly read the Dream Giver, by Bruce Wilkenson while I listened for any stirrings from my mom.
It felt strange reading instead of punching keys on a computer keyboard in the wee hours of the night. But the simple yet powerful story of a Nobody character named Ordinary who lived in the Land of Familiar took me on a roller coaster of emotions. I poured through the pages seeing my life unfold.
I underlined passages in the book written in the style of the Pilgrim’s Progress like:
Ordinary says, “Now I know a secret: I can take courage even when I am afraid.”
“Then Ordinary stumbled in despair across the sandy Waste, dragging his empty suitcase behind him. His dream was dead, and now he wanted to die, too.
“Tears began streaming down his cheeks. “Take away my darkness, ” he pleaded. “Give me your light!” And the Dream Giver did. He took away Ordinary’s darkness and gave him his light.
Ordinary recognized the Giant towering over him. It was Moneyless..”
Ordinary writes, “Unbelief is dangerous. So far I have chosen to Believe. But it feels risky every time.”
I am almost finished but I am already inspired and hopeful. I am so glad the book popped off my shelf while looking for something on blogging.
I am going to pull my dreams out of the corner. How about you?
I adore the commercial by AARP which asks baby boomers and seniors, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I find myself answering with various unfulfilled dreams.
I had forgotten about dreaming lately. It is hard in the midst of realistic life dramas. But they must never, ever be forgotten. I pulled a book of my shelf that was a gift to me but never read. It is called The Dream Giver, by Bruce Wilkinson. I plan to read it this week! I get my dreams back!
What about you? What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you still have dreams?
I love copywriting. I am a wanna be copywriter but right not the cost of taking a course is not in my current budget. So, I learn by seeing, reading and joining great fan pages like this one.
About This Page (Written by the Administrator)
Hi, I’m a Copywriter and Social Media Marketing Specialist helping dentists, consultants, coaches, speakers, & businesses leverage the marketing value of the Internet, establish credibility, and develop profitable relationships.
You just got to join this fan page. It has nuggets of information delivered by a true professional full of gems of inspired experience. Let’s see if we can pump this page up to 176 by the end of next week! Please also join in the discussions of fan pages you read.
Mary B infuses her artistic background into all of her subjects—whether on the red carpet or in a comfortable home setting. She captures the enjoyable moments of everyday and will make you feel like a celebrity.
I love photography, thanks to my artist hubby, Ray Horner. So, I really appreciate the artistic work shared on this fan page. There is a Flickr Tab as well an album of Mary’s work in the Photo Tab. Also, her Notes Tab shares a behind the scenes discussion of some of her projects. I am looking forward to more of those inside insights.
Overall, I think this page is a refreshing pause and opportunity to view some great pictures. Also, it is an opportunity for other photographers to network.
I am glad to be a fan. Oh, and be sure to visit her INFO Tab so you can check out her websites.
Ok, this baby boomer now has a serious goal, live long life and keep going strong. Of course this is rather unusual so yes, I am glad to live what ever life God grants me and live it to the fullest.
I just read this story about a woman who is 107 years old in Newark, NJ. She is from Georgia, just like my mom. So, of course before I posted this I spoke to my 82 year old mom and shared the highlights. We all need encouraging.
I also hope that her senior housing complex has a full time social worker. They have been missing on a full time basis in Newark Housing complexes for a while now. Caregiving families need the advice and support when trying to keep their loved one OUT OF a nursing home for as long as they can.
This woman does have good support with her grandchildren. And it is a good reminder to us all to talk with our families to share in the support needed in caregiving. Of course I read it wishing I had had children to help me in providing support for my mom. But God has been good and when I have strength and a great homemaker life can rock.
My friend and fellow baby boomer, The WordPress Wizard, Cathy Perkins is starting yet another workshop series. She is really, I mean really knows her stuff. I have learned a lot from her and still learning.
So listen now to her description of the workshop in her own words. It’s short and you can start it by clicking on the play button at the beginning of the blue bar. If you get interrupted by a phone call just click on pause.
This post really says 10 Jobs For Midlife Women but the positions related to both men and women. It is encouraging and hopeful. Baby boomers still have a lot of use for their skills. In addition it is not too late to retool and reinvent ourselves.
