Yesterday on my morning walk, I let myself meet up with someone who I really don’t like. It was Doubting Paula, and she was in my head - doing all she could to get my attention. She is not my friend. She is glass-half-empty Paula, and she is looking at 60 as an end rather than a beginning. I have approached every other decade with optimism for what’s in store - the start of a wonderful new chapter in life. But suddenly Doubting Paula reared her ugly head, and did her best to sell me a different script – one in which I must say goodbye to my pre-60 self. Doubting Paula tried to undo all of the positivity I have been focusing on these past weeks. And what’s worse, she made me cry. How dare she rain on my birthday parade. I picked up my walk pace and left that b*tch in the dust. Doubting Paula is a total downer - she fills my head with thoughts of what I have not accomplished – she sees almost senior citizen Paula, not Super Adult Paula who is going to rock her 60’s with all she’s got. I may even throw myself a party – and guess who’s NOT getting an invitation!
Today’s 3-word wisdom: Ditch the doubters. Those (including the ones residing within your head) who cast a gloomy shadow and project negativity along your path don’t belong in your life. Surround yourself with those who fill you with hope, optimism and love. Life is too special a gift - surround yourself with those worthy of sharing it with you.
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| Happy Birthday to me - 1956 |
this is my most favorite post and really hits home for me paula. how wonderful would the world be if we ONLY saw ourselves thru the eyes of the people who love us? i love you!
ReplyDeleteI can so relate to this Paula...... I too, dont pay much attention to birthdays.... they come and go, and if we are lucky, we continue to have them.....BUT.... the 60 was a significant event in my life...and I dont think people fully realize the impact.....for me at least.... You are so right, it holds so much opportunity....I can do what I want, go where I want, see who I want, with wild abandonment....... but that Doubting Teri, does come along once in awhile, and yes, the tears have been shed.......thankfully they dont last long..... and I am back to planning where my next adventure will take me.......and what I will discover next.
ReplyDeleteWE ROCK!!!!
Paula - I have so enjoyed your posts! You should consider doing a weekly or monthly update of the first year to keep us abreast of your fabulous journey.
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