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Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Meditation Magic

13 Truths 🙂

1. Your desire to be liked is the biggest obstacle to being respected.

2. The comfort zone is the most dangerous place you will ever live.

3. You can't heal in the same environment that made you sick.

4. What you are currently avoiding is the very thing that will set you free.

5. People's actions will always tell you what their words never could.

6. You will keep repeating the same lesson until you are humble enough to learn it.

7. No one is thinking about your embarrassing moments as much as you are.

8. The biggest risk you can ever take in life is to take no risks at all.

9. Holding a grudge is drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.

10. If you don't build your own dream, someone else will hire you to build theirs.

11. The truth is, no one is coming to save you from your life.

12. Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.

13. Sometimes, letting go is simply the brave acceptance that you deserve better.

Author: Arsalan Moin


It was meditation day and I arrived early to sit in silence for a few minutes before The Gypsy commenced.

Even though there were a couple of regulars missing, it was still a full class and everyone contributed throughout the 90 minute class.

Afterwards, The Gypsy and I met at the river and caught up for two hours. We could have easily stayed longer but the wind was cyclonic and surprisingly cold! We gave up before midday.

By the time I arrived home, I was exhausted from fighting the wind and needed a nap on the couch!

I crumbed some chicken thighs for dinner and made roasted pumpkin and spinach salad as well as a coleslaw.

We played trivia for an hour.

I think I’m ready to sleep now.





Nite all.

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