Recently, I’ve felt disoriented and unfocused, a state spurred by my eldest sister’s critical condition in intensive care. It was a challenging period, filled with uncertainty and worry.
However, as the skies cleared this morning, so did my mind. Although my sister remains in the ICU, still reliant on life support, there are glimmers of hope. Each day brings small improvements, a testament to her resilience, and I find solace in each small sign of her recovery.
In moments like these, I’m reminded of John Lennon’s poignant words, ‘Life is what happens while you’re busy making plans.’ Indeed, life’s unpredictability often disrupts our carefully laid plans. But, as Saint Benedict wisely advised, the key is to ‘Begin Again.’
Embracing this philosophy, I’m moving forward, starting with updates for those who inquired about my calendars. They’re now available for shipping. You can order through PayPal HERE or, for eTransfer orders, please send me an email specifying the quantity, and I’ll forward an e-invoice. Thank you for your support!
Returning to ‘regular programming’, I had an interesting conversation during my morning walk in the park. A fellow dog-walker commented on how well I wear my age. It sparked a thought about age and aging and what each age looks like. Firstly, I honestly don’t know what 70 ‘should’ look like. The second is: Is there a ‘right’ way to age? Can we age ‘wrong’?
The fact is, age is not like going out to by a new pair of shoes which, if they don’t fit, you try another size. Age is simply a measure of our time on this planet, nothing more, nothing less.
What truly matters is how we infuse our moments with life and love. Each word, deed, and thought should reflect this. At any age, living life fully means embracing self-love and kindness. This self-love creates ripples of positivity, impacting the world around us.
So, here’s a loving thought I hope you carry forward into your day today — No matter what life brings, cherish and celebrate every moment. Every moment is an opportunity to begin again, to love yourself fully, to appreciate the road before you, with its many bumps and twists and turns, its darkness, shadows and light, and, to embrace each day, each step, each moment, with love, joy and gratitude.
Namaste
Dare Boldly 
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I am so sorry Louise to hear about your sister in ICU. I hope her recovery will continue and she soon will be back home again. The last two paragraphs in your blog are written with such truths – goodness, caring, kindness and love will always prevail. I will be keeping both you and your sister in my prayers. Hugs! Val 🙏🏼❤️
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Thank you so much Val. I deeply appreciate your words, hugs and prayers. ❤
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I am so sorry Louise to hear about your sister in ICU. I hope her recovery will continue and she soon will be back home again. The last two paragraphs in your blog are written with such truths – goodness, caring, kindness and love will always prevail. I will be keeping you and your sister in my prayers………we must never give up hope.🙏🏼❤️
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I am so glad to read that there are “glimmers of hope”, like rays of sunshine, starting to pierce through those dark clouds that any stay in an ICU brings with it. Take each glimmer and allow it to slowly evolve into a bright light that will illuminate your sister’s and your way forward through the coming weeks.
Namaste 🥰
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They’ve told us it will be a long, slow recovery, but she is improving day by day. ❤
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Sending Reiki ❤
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Thank you Leigh! ❤
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Thank you for the lovely reminder, Louise. Continuing to pray for your sister. ❤️
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Thank you Kelley. She is slowly, day by day, making progress.
Much gratitudfe for you and your prayers my friend. ❤
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Louise – I was caught by surprise seeing notes about your sister; I’ve gotten behind on reading your columns this past few days. Whatever the cause of your sister’s ICU visit, I hope it’s short one and full recovery. Scary times for everyone involved in a family when sudden illness or hospitalizations arrive without warning. Wishing you well, and your sister more-so!
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Thank you Mark. I’ve mostly been too disjointed to even write about it, my mind consumed by it all! She has been in hospital and rehab since breaking her femur and wrist mid July — and then, pancreatitis and then, breaking her right wrist. She was hopeful she’d be going home next week and then…. last week her bowel ruptured and wham!
ANd yes, scary times.
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts my friend. Coffee soon!
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