The Goddess Preparation
(What to do now to prepare for life changing events)
Life moves us so quickly into the abyss of change; are we ever truly prepared? We all need a list.
As women approach the Golden years, which is age sixty and over, time moves on in an unforgiving march toward aging. This phenomenon happens regardless of our attempts to maintain good health, design perfect bodies and make our faces look younger. Aging is after all a natural progression.
We have options to alter outward appearances and keep our insides running along well by proper diets and basic good nutrition. Still, after sixty it becomes apparent that things are changing. Little aches, minor pains, trouble sleeping, worrying about our futures, and wondering why sex seems to be less a priority and more of a chore is an immanent process of thought.
Laughter is certainly a necessity as we age. Spending time with friends becomes a highlighted delight of any week. A good piece of chocolate and the companionship of our favorite pet along with a good book are more alluring than a night of partying at the local watering hole.
Dancing till dawn doesn’t sound seductive after sixty, but a hot bath and a promise of clean sheets at ten, sets the mood for a much anticipated rest. We do our best to prepare not to be disturbed from our bed-bound intention of sleeping eight hours. Luckily those of us with mates do generally share the same pattern of comfort, over wild sex and late nights of endless dancing and drinking. Granted our men may think about it at times, safe to say after sixty most are dozing in front of the TV by 9:00, studs only in their dreams.
Women think more, worry more, and certainly pride themselves on being prepared for life’s changes. We need a plan before tragedies occur. We need a plan in place before the inevitable death of a beloved husband or parent, or dealing with empty nest syndrome.
Not having a plan in place leaves us vulnerable at a time when we least can afford it, emotionally or financially.
This list should include your talents and desires. Things you have always wanted to do. There will come a day when you will find yourself with the time. Be prepared to move towards independence; like aging, it is inevitable. There is a choice in preparation, a peaceful mind set for the future. This process can be made on a simple sheet of paper.
Along with this list, should be an account of our belongings, insurance plans, assets and how we want to handle things when our time comes. This kind of preparation does bring peace of mind. Why worry about it later? Our final departure back to the joyful bliss of spirit will one day welcome us all. The secret to peace-of-mind is to be content now.
Excessive material products do not define us, enlighten us or bring us joy. Basically we need a plan for what the choices are when life shifts us into an independent direction. That kind of plan is actually a fun task when it is not a pressing hovering ultimatum brought on during stressful times.
The list is something to go to when we need structure, and something positive to move toward after our world is changed unexpectedly. At that time it becomes difficult to think coherently. The right list can bring stability to us when we need it the most.
Lists should always include a source of fun and laughter, or so is the suggestion of this Goddess now over sixty. Wishing all of you joy, good health, peace-of-mind and as much laughter as you can cram into any one of your days!
Written by Marguerite A. Fair, Writer and Founder of: www.goldengoddessess.biz , it is an online community for women sixty years old and older. In keeping true to her list, Marguerite has produced a funny video for You Tube: “Mannequin Interviews” View it and let Marguerite know what you think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0scQZUNsf0 |
