I have just read a post from 'Mala', one of my fellow bloggers, who talked about how when her family was young she had enjoyed with great gusto all the different events that parents celebrate alongside their children. In recognising that particular phase of her life is in the past, she is now able to enjoy her life today.
About a year and a half ago, my then 86 year old Mother, became ill. For the most part my Mother has always enjoyed very good health, and so during this past year, the knowledge that she is permanently housebound, and unable to do the things that she has always taken for granted, has come as a huge shock to her body and mind.
It struck me when I read Mala's post, that if we are to enjoy each season of our lives fully, we must move on from the past. Once again it's all about living in this day, and not days that have long gone, or days yet to come.
It has been very good for me to be with my Mother during this final chapter of her life. It has allowed me to see my own life more clearly, along with understanding more fully exactly who my Mother is.
I will be 64 in January and, although I feel extremely well and am fortunate to enjoy excellent health, the reality is that I have now entered a new and different phase in my own life. A phase that I am finding particularly freeing!
As a 'creative' this phase brings with it great promise. I think it was Picasso who said that an artists best work should be their last work. During the final phases of life, we can tap into all the knowledge, experience and information that we have gleaned over the years, and explore it more fully, without self imposed or societal restraints! Very freeing.
Two quick sketch of woods in the autumn
I leave here about lunch time to return to London.
I expected to awake to rain in Kent, but so far sunshine and some clouds....and definitely a few degrees cooler, which I like.
A Bientot
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Hello, your Mum is in a high age, I think that the will of life is important, and I think she has a good will. I wish that she will life further years. 60 or 70 is not very old today, because of the good health system. My Mum is 76 and she is in a good health condition, my father is ill, he suffer on an illness like Parkinson, but he feels most of time fine.
It is also raining in Vienna, a bit snowing and raining, and it is pretty cold.
I wish you a good trip back to London!