Enjoy your life

"Learn to enjoy your life" said a 96 year old woman to me this week. I was speaking to some old friends and relatives this past week and was introduced via telephone to a 96 year old woman. For some reason my friend thought it was a good idea that I 'meet' her over the phone. And it was a great idea indeed. She gave me some of the best advice on why she is 96 years old and doesn't feel a day over 40 and is enjoying her life to the maximum. I thought I would share a few of her tips so maybe more of you can find more enjoyment in your lives. After all life is short in some respects, the time goes by quickly and all we really have is this very moment that is now. Might as well make the most of it.

Here are her tips for enjoying your life more. 1. Learn to forgive yourself. We spend alot of time trying to forgive others that we forget about ourselves and don't heal from all the mishaps that are bound to happen in life. 2. Find something that brings laughter deep in your 'belly'! I like this one alot. Learning to laugh alot can lighten up any situation no matter how bad or hurtful it may seem at the time. 3. Balanced Giving. This one is very important I feel and it is the one I struggle with from time to time. To know when to give freely and when not to give, finding that balance is essential to a healthy balance in your life.

These are just a few items that I discussed with this dear wise woman who is now my newest friend. Who would have thought I would have befriended someone so much older than myself. But it goes to show that no matter what age you are you are never to old to learn and never to young to listen to another.

I hope all of you are doing well. And begin to enjoy your life today!

In gratitude and love

Asha