Creating a new life means doing some things differently, and thinking about things differently.  Having received a book order from far away Utah, I inquired how the buyer had come to hear about Why Not?  That led to an online conversation about how she was starting to do more of what she loves, even with a full time job.  She loves to write and is passionate about staying healthy and helping others do the same.   Her latest blog topic, 5/31/01, about developing the habits to stay healthy–something all ‘do what you lovers’ need to attend to–intrigued me.  “Suck less,” is her advice, laced with her special brand of humor and inspiration.  Yes, she herself is experimenting her way through to a new existence by doing more of what she loves, and she doesn’t have to be perfect at it. Nor do any of the rest of us.  My takeaway from the read was that being part of the game, on a regular basis, without the need to “win”, is what can move us along our path to the health and happiness we desire and deserve.

P.S.  I note that this elder’s life  is being enriched by my serendipitous internet connections.  It’s fun to be able to share the ones that touch me.

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