The Bible tells us that “We live for 70 years, (or 80 years if we are healthy),
Yet even in the prime years there are troubles and sorrows.
They pass by quickly and we fly away.” (Psalm 90:10)
Princess Alice, who was the mother of Prince Phillip, The husband of Queen Elizabeth,
once said, “When you reach seventy,you are no longer a participant but only an observer.
Your only responsibility is to wait patiently and stay out of the way."
In "Paradise Lost," an epic poem by the 17th-century English poet John Milton,
The Archangel Michael spoke to Adam as he and Eve were ushered out of Paradise,
And he gave them some advice. He said, “If you watch what you eat and drink,
And don’t overdo it you can live a long life. Then, when you get old,you will die
A more peaceful death. However, your eyesight and your hearing
Will get weak, and you won’t have much fun anymore.
You will lose your youthful enthusiasm for life and become melancholy.
Don’t hate your life or love it too much. Just live the best way that you can, come what may.
Learn to be patient and happy. That is the best way to live. Don’t worry, God will still love you,
No matter what, if you keep your faith in Him. His Holy Spirit is present in everything living thing.
And He is just a heartbeat away, listening for your prayers which He will answer bye and bye.
Even a short repentant sigh or a good deed done in His name will go a long way,
For He is always listening and watching." I would only add: "In the meantime,
Muddle through, carry on, stick it out, stay alive, and keep on breathing."
(Bob Mrotek 2024)
Yet even in the prime years there are troubles and sorrows.
They pass by quickly and we fly away.” (Psalm 90:10)
Princess Alice, who was the mother of Prince Phillip, The husband of Queen Elizabeth,
once said, “When you reach seventy,you are no longer a participant but only an observer.
Your only responsibility is to wait patiently and stay out of the way."
In "Paradise Lost," an epic poem by the 17th-century English poet John Milton,
The Archangel Michael spoke to Adam as he and Eve were ushered out of Paradise,
And he gave them some advice. He said, “If you watch what you eat and drink,
And don’t overdo it you can live a long life. Then, when you get old,you will die
A more peaceful death. However, your eyesight and your hearing
Will get weak, and you won’t have much fun anymore.
You will lose your youthful enthusiasm for life and become melancholy.
Don’t hate your life or love it too much. Just live the best way that you can, come what may.
Learn to be patient and happy. That is the best way to live. Don’t worry, God will still love you,
No matter what, if you keep your faith in Him. His Holy Spirit is present in everything living thing.
And He is just a heartbeat away, listening for your prayers which He will answer bye and bye.
Even a short repentant sigh or a good deed done in His name will go a long way,
For He is always listening and watching." I would only add: "In the meantime,
Muddle through, carry on, stick it out, stay alive, and keep on breathing."
(Bob Mrotek 2024)
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