the Laughing Boomer

Hi:

 A bit of a play on words, but think about having Olympic-sized dreams.  Where I live, Vancouver, Canada, we hear, read and see the Olympic dream come true.   The rapid transit line moves forward daily.  Some of the buildings are being completed.  The word Olympic has morphed into something else.   Think about an Olympic-sized swimming pool, Olympic standards, Olympic achievement. It means massive achievement, huge accomplishment, celebration.

Hi:

 Lots of people talk about reaching their goals, but most of us just settle into a comfortable lifestyle that is easy.  Sure they'd like to something else, do more, travel, whatever. In reality it is just too much work, or underneath they are afraid, or a myriad of other reasons are holding them back. 

Many baby boomers go through a process of clarifying their values.  By this I don't mean deciding what's right or wrong.  More to the point, this speaks about figuring what you value  more of and value less.  We can not be all things, do all things, see all things.  Instead of tring to do it all, and perhaps getting locked into a trap of business, ask yourself "what brings me happiness".  Perhaps it might be focusing on one hobby and becoming proficient and skilful at it.  It might be simply determining that your health is most important, and focusing on exercising

Hi:

Walking down a path not gone before.  Looking at the stars at night.  Noticing the cool air and the dew on the ground at the beginning of the day.  Listening to the robin call out its so-mi song as the sun comes up.

Letting go of the past and being aware of my environment around me with great intensity than when I was busily working.  Where will I be a year from now?  Who knows?  What I do know is that I am moving forward, and enjoying the journey.

M.