Bette Davis Analysis
“GROWING OLD IS NOT FOR SISSIES!”
Bette Davis, Actress (1908 – 1989)
One of my favorite actresses of all time was
Bette Davis.
In the year that she died, her last public appearance was on the Johnny Carson Show. I happened to see that show and I saw Johnny ask her if she had any words of wisdom for folks that might be watching to remember as they age.
She unhesitatingly said, “You tell them that growing old is not for sissies!”
Wow. That sage advice has stuck with me for all these years.
And now, as I enter my seventies, I really know what she meant.
But, I would add one thought to her admonition:
We have a choice. As we age we can choose to either see our aging process as a curse (many do) or as simply a change to be enjoyed – …show more content…
It’s all part of the drama of life and neither good nor bad, right nor wrong. It simply is.
But, in addition, I have decided to see all of life’s changes with the humor that they contain. Yes. I make it a point to Laugh Out Loud – every single day – mostly at myself and the changes that I experience. They are, to me, funny – because I CHOOSE to see them that way.
In the end, my life’s motto remains: Carpe Diem (“Seize The Day”). I choose to welcome every single day and relish the things that occur in the day. I look forward to tomorrow, though perhaps it may not come.
A Buddhists concept is, “Mindfulness” which is a way of enjoying every minute of every day of life by, well, “Paying Attention”. I choose to NOTICE all that swirls around. When I sit on my deck, I look to see what Nature allows into my line of sight. I feel and smell and desire to just be aware of everything in my field of …show more content…
All of us seek to be happy. Of course, we do. That, in the end, is our truly common denominator. Our desire to become happy is what makes us all equal on a profound level.
I have wondered why, however, some people just seem to be happier than others. I cannot account for the disparity by simply looking at the exterior. It sure doesn't seem to be simply about "stuff” or advantageous circumstances.
A Farmer's Story
**INSERT IMAGE 43** https://pixabay.com/en/buffalo-agriculture-asia-cambodia-1807517/ Over forty years ago, I was in the military and stationed overseas. For many months, I was stationed on the island of Okinawa.
During this time, I was not comfortable living on the base and, as an officer, I had a choice. So, I decided to live in the local village.
What a terrific opportunity to really learn about the people and their culture!
Since I had the great fortune to meet many wonderful people in the village, I was also invited to meet some of their relatives who lived in the country. One such visit was the opportunity for me to learn an important lesson about happiness.
I went to the farm of my friend's uncle. He had several acres, mostly rice paddies, and a small house, numerous chickens, two cows and a
Bette Davis, Actress (1908 – 1989)
One of my favorite actresses of all time was
Bette Davis.
In the year that she died, her last public appearance was on the Johnny Carson Show. I happened to see that show and I saw Johnny ask her if she had any words of wisdom for folks that might be watching to remember as they age.
She unhesitatingly said, “You tell them that growing old is not for sissies!”
Wow. That sage advice has stuck with me for all these years.
And now, as I enter my seventies, I really know what she meant.
But, I would add one thought to her admonition:
We have a choice. As we age we can choose to either see our aging process as a curse (many do) or as simply a change to be enjoyed – …show more content…
It’s all part of the drama of life and neither good nor bad, right nor wrong. It simply is.
But, in addition, I have decided to see all of life’s changes with the humor that they contain. Yes. I make it a point to Laugh Out Loud – every single day – mostly at myself and the changes that I experience. They are, to me, funny – because I CHOOSE to see them that way.
In the end, my life’s motto remains: Carpe Diem (“Seize The Day”). I choose to welcome every single day and relish the things that occur in the day. I look forward to tomorrow, though perhaps it may not come.
A Buddhists concept is, “Mindfulness” which is a way of enjoying every minute of every day of life by, well, “Paying Attention”. I choose to NOTICE all that swirls around. When I sit on my deck, I look to see what Nature allows into my line of sight. I feel and smell and desire to just be aware of everything in my field of …show more content…
All of us seek to be happy. Of course, we do. That, in the end, is our truly common denominator. Our desire to become happy is what makes us all equal on a profound level.
I have wondered why, however, some people just seem to be happier than others. I cannot account for the disparity by simply looking at the exterior. It sure doesn't seem to be simply about "stuff” or advantageous circumstances.
A Farmer's Story
**INSERT IMAGE 43** https://pixabay.com/en/buffalo-agriculture-asia-cambodia-1807517/ Over forty years ago, I was in the military and stationed overseas. For many months, I was stationed on the island of Okinawa.
During this time, I was not comfortable living on the base and, as an officer, I had a choice. So, I decided to live in the local village.
What a terrific opportunity to really learn about the people and their culture!
Since I had the great fortune to meet many wonderful people in the village, I was also invited to meet some of their relatives who lived in the country. One such visit was the opportunity for me to learn an important lesson about happiness.
I went to the farm of my friend's uncle. He had several acres, mostly rice paddies, and a small house, numerous chickens, two cows and a