What about You?

SPRING?

SUMMER?

AUTUMN?

WINTER?

Have you put a use by date on your Life?

Through out life I have used a lot of analogies when it comes to describing life itself. At times Life has been a Roller Coaster Ride………. Life has been a Journey……….. Life has been a Game……….Life has been a Challenge but the most appropriate analogy that rang true for me, especially as I was approaching my 50^th birthday was that….. Life was like the Seasons of the Year. In what way? you may be wondering.

Well let me tell you…….for me…

• Spring begins at birth and flows through till the age of 25
• Summer begins at the age of 26 and flows through till the age of 55
• Autumn begins at the age of 56 and flows through till the age of 70
• Winter begins at the age of 71 and flows through till we depart the planet.

Each season of life like each season of the year brings with it, its own beauty and challenges.

Spring signifies new seedlings, sweet smell of flowers in bloom, mild weather not too hot or too cold, birth, innocence, love, curiosity, learning and exploration, fun and excitement

Summer signifies more excitement, sun, surf, fun, hotter weather, longer days, sometimes rain and storms, growth, celebration, holidays, laughter. Romance watching beautiful sunrises and mesmerising sunsets

Autumn signifies falling leaves, an array of beautiful colours as the leaves on the trees change colour, cooler weather, shorter days, time for reflection, time to enjoy the fruits of your labour, time to stop, relax and smell the roses.

Winter signifies, colder weather, less daylight, snow, fireplaces, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows a beautiful time of the year. We are offered a choice to hibernate or to stay active and enjoy an interest in winter sports….skiing, skating, and indoor sports.

Having said all that ….Where are you in your life? ….are you in the Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter period of your life ?

For many, approaching the end of the Summer period of their life becomes daunting. They make the mistake of thinking that their use by date is up. They feel that they are not needed any more; in some cases their children have become independent and have left home.

With the children gone, many lose their identity, they turn to their partner and for the first time in perhaps a long time they see them in a different light. As they look at their partner the common question that comes to mind is “Do I know you?” for many the realization that the years have passed all too quickly comes as a rude shock. For years they have been engrossed in taking care of their children, they have neglected themselves and their partner and now they feel an empty space that is hard to fill. During this period it is not uncommon for people to fall victim of depression.

It doesn’t have to be like that. Life is unlike food it doesn’t have a use by date stamped on it, not whilst you are on this planet anyway. If you want to compare life to food, compare it to a good cheese or a good wine where age is what gives it its value. Where age and maturity enhance its flavour and make it priceless.

Late summer, the autumn and winter period of life is one of the most beautiful and rewarding periods you can experience. Savour every mouthful.

Decide today to stop and take a good look at how you have been living your life.

Decide today to live at Cause and not at Effect.

Decide to Take Back Control of your Life

Decide to Design your Destiny

Commit to live your Life to the full. You owe it to yourself.

We want to assist you on your journey…..each month we will address a topic of interest for those in the Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter periods of life.

Topics relating to Body Care, Beauty, Hobbies, Travel, Self Development, Mind Worx, Sport, Relaxation, Health & Wellbeing Relationship, Loneliness, Anger and Stress management……PLUS much, much more…..

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