I'm feeling exceptionally good today! What shall I write about? I balk at the thought of writing about psychology, philosophy, religion, politics... (It is a rare day.)

I thought about my blog; researched, organized files. Nice feeling to accomplish something good. I love blogging!
Oddly enough, despite the realization that our country is "going to hell in a handbasket" and that we're not prepared, I am able to focus on the moment (thank you Eckhart Tolle and Jon Kabat Zinn!) and count my blessings.
The process of growing old gives you years to contemplate your own demise. Thank goodness! Some days I am more at peace with it than others, of course. I think I understand a bit better how people with terminal illnesses come to terms with it.

Maybe it is age, maybe wisdom, maybe getting used to pain(?!), maybe resigning myself to what I see as certain personal realities and limitations that "bless" me now. That is one thing about aging that is brilliant: you probably know yourself better than ever before and learn to accept life on its own terms. There is a certain peace that comes with that.
I am learning to forgive others and myself. Even though I still struggle, that is one of the greatest lessons I've learned. I've learned to be less judgmental not only of others--but also of myself.
It is the learning of self-acceptance, the acceptance of unconditional self-regard that has helped me the most, I think. That is one reason why I often write about it.

Perhaps the reason is because I'm not out in the world much lately and struggling to conform to others' expectations that I can let myself feel this benevolent? But, heck, for whatever reason, I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth.
Do you sometimes have days that, for no explicable reason, you feel good? Well, enjoy it--and don't over-analyze it. (That is a reminder to me, as well!) Those kind of days usually come too few and far between, no? Take it for what it is worth!
May your day be filled with joy and acceptance of this life!
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