A few nights back, we hosted a couple who are friends of Debby's from work. Debby and Jean worked together for over 25 years. Jean's husband, Marty came along and we talked as a group and individually. Marty and I have quite a bit in common - nearly the same age, retired for close to a year, and we are both in a great place financially.
While I was mixing drinks, Marty and I were alone at our bar and I asked how her felt about retirement and how it was treating him. He said he was doing great and asked me if I noticed how much bluer the sky was... I laughed, yes, it is much bluer. That simple comment hit me and he is dead on about the ability to slow down and soak up life around us. Since that quick conversation I have thought about the positive energy that brought me.
Over dinner, I related to a book I was finishing, "Chasing Daylight". It was the second time I read the book and it focused on a number of points one bing staying in the moment and enjoying the perfect moment. Therefore, for the second time in a few days I was reminded of the importance of being present.
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