In the words of James Brown, "I feel good." For someone checking off this year to 80 years old, it seems out of place to feel this good. I think the fast had something to do with it, but I think overall lifestyle has something to do with it as well. I eat whole food, plant based and try to limit stress and aggravation as much as possible.
I know at this age that I don't have a long term lease on this apartment but I want to live as much real life as I can right up until the day my lease is up. So, I going all in on what I love, while I have health and ability. As I lean into life to wring its last succulent drop of nectar, these are the things I want to do:
I want to be active: doing hard physical work; tough mental work; training.
I want to be brave: confronting what scares me like in triathlon and other endurance sports.
confronting what disturbs my spirit and lessens my ability to live out my remaining days well.
I want to be loving: Not holding back but expressing love felt. Leaving no love unsaid.
I want to risk more: I really have nothing to lose anyway. Why hold back? I am going to sign up for a half Ironman at this time when I have trouble walking. I want to some sprint triathlons before that. Tall order for a limping old man. But I have found God in those struggles over the years and succeed or fail, I know I will find Him in my efforts and --------------------
I want to be closer still to God - As I am more or less packing for the trip to His house, I want to have an even more intimate relationship with Him. I intend to pray more and have cause to smile more, laugh more, and live more until I am called to my true home.
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