Come October 28th, and I’ll have lived in my forever home for a whole year already. I can hardly believe this!
I remember saying to myself and others, ‘I know there’s lots of work to be done in that house, and I probably won’t be doing as much as I did in the house I’m leaving…’. Well, my thinking and doing have changed dramatically! I’ve taken on some projects, completed them just fine, and with this confidence, I’m planning to tackle painting the interior of the house. I just finished measuring the rooms to figure out how much paint I’ll need!! Yes, at my ripe age of 85, I’ve come to the conclusion that indeed, where there’s a will, there is a way. And coupling this with the knowledge that I’ll work at my own pace, I have no concern about the endgame. I wrote in the blurb on the back of my first book, “This book easily provides a catalyst toward Hope and Renewed Belief in Self and offers uplifting matter-of-fact views from a woman who lives her life with no ‘end game’ in sight.” IT WAS TRUE THEN AND IT IS TRUE NOW!
I recognize that life has come full circle many times in my life. It’s about starting and finishing things. It’s about finding solutions and new understanding. It’s about using my strengths in the many ways that strength shows itself. I rely upon my history when I can see the successes and achievements and the times I’ve fallen and gotten back up! This history propels me forward in trusting myself when I take on anything new. I KNOW I CAN DO IT – IF THAT’S WHAT I WANT TO DO!
When I was in my twenties, forties, and even sixties, I don’t believe I ever preceded doing something with thoughts of “can I do this? am I capable?” I went ahead and moved forward because I wanted to do it. I feel the same way now.
So, painting the interior of my home may become a saga and that’s just fine. Another full circle of my life…and I hope I create many more.
We’ve got your back! ~Gaya
Blessed Be. To All Be Blessed. Stay Safe, Be Well.
You are such an inspiration to me, and I salute you for taking on projects I would never attempt at my ripe age of 67! God bless you, Kaye. I’m so happy for you. You are in your new home a whole year and even have a little buddy to keep you company. I wish you well In everything you do.
Lenor, I must apologize for not having responded earlier! I just now noticed your message and I want to thank you for your kind words. I’ve come to believe there’s nothing we can’t do in this lifetime if we have the idea to want to try to do something. Of course, at my ripe age of 85, I have restrictions of energy and maintaining the stamina for a certain length of time; however, with the desire I have to accomplish something, I just keep on keeping on, and talk to myself along the way, like “You’re almost done, Kaye”, or “Just a bit more and we can have lunch”, or “You’ve got it in you, Kaye”, or something like that. I’m also focused on how good I know I feel when I’m done and I look around and suddenly, it goes from working pretty hard toward the accomplishment and it’s all then so worth it. I’m in the throes of the manifestation (like yesterday I was planning to do it and it wasn’t done, to a day later, it’s done!). Thank you for your encouragement and support, Lenor. I love hearing from you. <3