People
say ---Life begins at 40---. Why so? I think it is because, generally by that
age, we have been through the insecurities and brashness of youth and have
(hopefully) established ourselves in a place where we feel comfortable and no
longer have to prove ourselves to anyone. We should have gained quite a lot of
experience in life by that age and don't keep repeating the mistakes we made
previously which made us or those around us unhappy. We have learned not to
talk before we think and that we don't automatically know everything, and we
are open to other peoples' thoughts and opinions. Even if we do not agree with
them, we respect their right and their beliefs.
Having
my birthday (Nov 15), helps me to feel more acutely the passing of time, and
that’s very good for my soul, because I need to be reminded that I’m getting
older. I need to be reminded that I have a limited amount of time on this
earth. For this reason, every year I
have a little birthday tradition : I study Psalm
90—a Psalm that helps me meditate on the fleeting nature of life. And as I
look ahead to upcoming years, I ask GOD to give me "a heart of wisdom".
The passing of a year is a chance for me to humbly reflect on the brevity of
life and, in doing so, to see more clearly what matters most.
I
thank GOD for a lovely daughter, healthiness, very few but truly genuine
friends, a good job, lessons in life and an unknown but exciting future. YES, I
am 40 and fantastic!
Psalm
90:12 “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom
