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re: Life flies by. Old people discussion.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:49 am to castorinho
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:49 am to castorinho
At some point to be truly fulfilled you have to turn inward. You are a spirit hotwired into a material body. You are here to evolve your soul through the education of Earth School. You are here to create the life that you want with the cooperation of the universe. There is a life force in all living things and man is the pinnacle of that on this planet. That gives you the power of self-awareness to contact this source of life and co-create with that force. Service to others, being present, compassionate and living by the golden rule keeps you aligned with that life force. Our perception of time changes as we get older but you also have to realize that birth and death are illusions and are really just two poles of the same thing. When you die you will go back to that dimension in which you existed before you were born. Then it's on to another adventure in another form. The existence and evolution of your soul is eternal. Focus on what really matters and try to use time wisely. Sometimes easier said than done.
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Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:50 am to Murray
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This is in the top 3 on my list too. Getting pretty excited about it really.
I'm nervous. I could actually throw an occasional 85 up there. It's going to be a horrendous couple of rounds.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:50 am to BayouNation
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Maybe time flies for older people because their memory gets shorter, thus the perception of time is that it is flying by.
The perception of time passing faster as you age is said to be because every additional day you live is a progressively smaller fraction of the total time you have already lived, i.e. tomorrow will be a even smaller fraction of your life. Memory in a way gets longer, your short term memory gets worse, but you remember things that happened 50 years ago with vivid detail.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:51 am to LSU alum wannabe
When you're ten, a year is 10% of your life. When you're 50, a year is 2% of your life. It's all about perception.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:51 am to genuineLSUtiger
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genuineLSUtiger
I hope you copied and pasted that.
If not, wanna get a beer? Lol
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:51 am to LSU alum wannabe
yes, time flies as you get older. Only way I know to make it slow down is try to do some of the things you want to do in lieu of the things you have to do. Getting caught up in the routine of work and all your other obligations can rob you of doing the things you enjoy.
One other thought. As you age, things get Physically more difficult to do. Not that you cant do them, just takes longer to recoup. So enjoy your golf, hunting, fishing, hiking, whatever while you can. Things I used to roll thru in my 20s are becoming ever so slightly more taxing in my middle age.
One other thought. As you age, things get Physically more difficult to do. Not that you cant do them, just takes longer to recoup. So enjoy your golf, hunting, fishing, hiking, whatever while you can. Things I used to roll thru in my 20s are becoming ever so slightly more taxing in my middle age.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:55 am to Ace Midnight
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journaling good times
I keep one at my desk. I only write entries as personal notes/letters to my daughter (5). It helps me keep perspective on my life and will one day give her the same. I suppose I will always keep a journal of my thoughts just for her, it's pretty nice to think of her as an adult finding some wisdom in being able to see how her old man did things.
This post was edited on 4/4/17 at 10:57 am
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:57 am to LSU alum wannabe
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I hope you copied and pasted that.
I've become obsessed with that stuff. It will change you if you study it. I still have some pretty tough days and seem to forget all that though.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:57 am to LSU alum wannabe
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:57 am to LSU alum wannabe
I'll be 41 this year and an empty nester in a few months. The years have definitely flown by, but now it's my turn. I'm going to start traveling more, I'm getting out an socialize. I haven't dated in 3 years and told I look good for my age, so that's a maybe lol. I'm going to just enjoy everyday to the max. I'm healthy and in great shape so I want to enjoy it, things can change in a second. Life is uncomplicated and simple, I'm just enjoying the fruits of my labor.
You can't slow it down, just embrace every moment.
You can't slow it down, just embrace every moment.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:06 am to Bamagirl15
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I haven't dated in 3 years and told I look good for my age,
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:12 am to Bamagirl15
I'm trying. It is not easy. You said "socialize" which equates to bars for me. And while I enjoy bars/pubs my wife does not as much. I feel like I am dragging her there sometimes.
What I want is more live music. I love live music. From real acts to shite cover bands. I enjoy it all. Need more things that involve my son though. All while finding balance where he doesn't become a 15 year old who says "dad is trashed all the time".
I do understand the "rinse repeat" comment. There is nothing worse than that feeling. Especially when your kids don't realize or can't grasp why you are grouchy. You just seem like an arse. Was similar with my dad. Very "cats in the cradle" but he worked all through my youth. And to this day he is just not the type of guy that enjoys being out. Lol. He's just not wired that way. That's not me, but I have some tendencies.
What I want is more live music. I love live music. From real acts to shite cover bands. I enjoy it all. Need more things that involve my son though. All while finding balance where he doesn't become a 15 year old who says "dad is trashed all the time".
I do understand the "rinse repeat" comment. There is nothing worse than that feeling. Especially when your kids don't realize or can't grasp why you are grouchy. You just seem like an arse. Was similar with my dad. Very "cats in the cradle" but he worked all through my youth. And to this day he is just not the type of guy that enjoys being out. Lol. He's just not wired that way. That's not me, but I have some tendencies.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:16 am to LSU alum wannabe
I'm 41, sometimes I wake thinking I'm still in my twenties. Then I climb out of bed and realize the days of working hard , playing hard has put a toll on my body. My kids aren't babies anymore, my wife and I freak out when we think back of the days of only being responsible for each other.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:19 am to genuineLSUtiger
A most excellent response, sir. 
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:20 am to LucasP
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Life is shitty no matter what speed it goes at. Just hope you can make it out before the meaningless of it all has too much time to sink in.
Boom!
Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse provided me a mantra:
"I'm tryin', I'm tryin' to drink away the part of the day that I cannot sleep away."
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:21 am to LSU alum wannabe
Not long ago something happened that made me think about my 30th birthday. At the time, my wife was working for a national health care company and had a lot of contacts. She managed to reserve a suite at the Royal Sonesta with a balcony on Bourbon Street. It was a 2 bedroom suite and we invited some friends to join us. We rode the ferry across the river and ate at Algiers Landing. I had a seafood platter. We rode the ferry back and walked back to the Quarter stopping at the A&P on Royal Street and bought some liquor. We got back to the hotel and sat on the balcony and drank most of the night watching people down on Bourbon. It was a fantastic night! The reason I gave so much information is because I will be 60 this year! I remember it like it was yesterday and it was half my life ago! It stunned me to realize that. Where did those 30 years go?!I do not feel like I am nearly as old as I am! I am in good health, active, work every day and feel like I have the same mind as I did when I was in my 30's. I was fortunate enough to have a job that allowed me to retire in my early 50's, but after a week, I knew I had made a mistake and got another full time job. I actually enjoy working and feeling a sense of accomplishment and being part of a team to get things done. I will continue to work as long as my health permits. It really blows my mind that I will be 60 years old in a few months. I'm not looking forward to it and will not celebrate it.
tl/dr - condensed version: getting older sucks!
tl/dr - condensed version: getting older sucks!
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:24 am to LSU alum wannabe
For me, I just turned 43 and had my whole life turned upside down. Got divorced, changed jobs and then remarried... Definitely agree with the post on trying to relax every evening. My new wife and I try and do that everyday and it has been amazing... Really able to connect with the people around me more now and get out and enjoy life... I'm such a terrible golfer that I'm not sure I could relax doing that! 
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:24 am to LSU alum wannabe
All these old timers talking about 40 years of marriage starting at age 23, and I'm over here at 29 avoiding and sidestepping commitment like it's a turd hidden in the grass.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:30 am to Bamagirl15
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I'll be 41 this year and an empty nester in a few months.
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I look good for my age
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I'm healthy and in great shape
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Bamagirl15
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:36 am to Wolfhound45
Time and toilet paper, the older you get the faster they go.
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