"An Attitude brimming with Appreciation and enthusiasm invites miracles." p. 7
"Breathe fire on my self-confidence, melting it down into unrecognizable goop." p. xiv
"Choosing to honor our truth is choosing to honor our authentic selves." p. 13
"Don't blame, Don't shame, Don't play the game." ~ Carol Parrish qtd. p. 27
"Eighty is Exciting"? We'll see... Mom doesn't think so.
"Go deep enough and there is a bedrock of truth, however hard." ~ May Sarton qtd. p. 13 Grace each moment with Gratitude p. 36
Happily, I've discovered... benefits of aging...p. xv
"In order to change our judging behavior, we need to gently and lovingly gather the courage to face our fears, bring understanding... and temper our expectations...
Judging is trash. Let's toss it away." p.15
"Keep a firm hand on the helm of our own ship... accept responsibility for all aspects of our lives." p. 27
Let us once more meander and savor the sweet of life." p. 29
p. 28"Ninety is Nifty"? Uncle Bob?
Only as adults, besieged by demands on our time and energy, that we succumb to the tendency to scurry and gulp." p. 29
Pay attention. Pay attention and we are truly present in the moment. Pay attention and our hearts expand. Pay attention and God appears closer and mysteries become clearer." p.55
Quickly regain equilibrium ... Quiet joy p. 5
Recharge through Regular napping. p. 57
"Sixty is Serendipitous... Spaciousness, enthusiasm, angel feathers, and fun -- each of which I would glad welcome into my life at any time." p. xiv Seeds:
Tend them with commitment, They will flower into the creativity with which we are called to bless both ourselves and others." p. 21
Uproot the nasty weeds and put false humility they help created in the compost pile." p. 17
Verboten :) cool word
"We sometimes get the message that it is verboten in long-term relationships to do things separately." p. 43
At times it is eXceedingly wise to eXit eXpeditiously." p. 31
Yearning to say Yes to what's next
Zest for life to its fullest
