Thursday, June 7, 2012

Mind Over Matter

One of the many "little" books that I have collected and added to my library has thoughts on "It's Never Too Late."  One says "It's never too late to grow old disgracefully."  Yes, it says disgracefully.  Well of course this caught my eye, because I am growing old(er), and disgracefully sounds delicious. Here is what it says.....

You are as old as your mind,
not the calendar.

 (Some days I feel 12 other days 85)


Make each day a new day,
Refuse to live old days.

(sometimes it is difficult not to think about "the way it was")


Make bold plans.

 (do trips to faraway places count?)


Set new personal bests.

(gotta think on this one for awhile)


Journey into the unknown with abandon.

(have you seen my closet lately?)


"Age is a matter of mind over matter.  If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."  ~ Anonymous

Linking up with Leanne at  Flower Art Friday and Nancy at A Rural Thursday

Until next time.....

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25 comments:

  1. CarlettaJune 7, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    If I'm honest with myself I'm not sure I can say it doesn't matter. :)
    That clematis is beautiful!
    LOVE the croc shot!

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  2. LeAnneJune 7, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I love all these, but the colors in the image you shared with us at Flower Art Friday are astounding. The teal of her dress and the dark fuschia petals make for such a wonderful composition. Thank you so much for linking up!

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  3. Tanya BreeseJune 7, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    what a great message and seriously, i'll be 46 in august and i don't even feel anywhere near it. i find it so odd when people younger than me mention how old they feel, i just don't get it! love the photo of the girl with the rose petals :)

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  4. PatJune 7, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Lovely photos and a great message!

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  5. UnknownJune 7, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Glorious shots! that clematis is astonishing!

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  6. PaulaJune 7, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Gorgeous photos...and that bit about journying into the unknown and your closet just cracked me up. I'm still giggling!

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  7. KiaJune 7, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Great shots and message. I agree, age is a matter of mind... or mood. :)
    Have a lovely evening.

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  8. IdaJune 7, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Ah I hear you about age and how somedays I do feel youthful and other days...well not so youthful.
    Wonderful photos.
    Your FAF photo of the rose petals is just delightful.

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  9. nancyjeanJune 7, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    what a great post, Deanna! I am with you about age! Your flower photo is priceless!...i love your croc shot too! don't you just love them?

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  10. Kim StevensJune 7, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Love the crocs and those flower petals and that dress, sooo cute! Haha, I usually get a good chuckle when someone mentions that we should commiserate on their 30th Birthday as if they have one foot in the grave!!

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  11. A Creative GraceJune 8, 2012 at 6:20 AM

    I love these quotes Deanna! Your photographs are just beautiful too :)

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  12. NancyJune 8, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Love this Deanna! I think we all struggle with growing older and how to "act." I think it boils down to doing whatever makes you happy, agree?

    Lovely photos, dear. Thank you for sharing at RT this week. xoxo

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  13. hootnonnyJune 8, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful depictions of the quotes,Deanna! You really have an artistic eye, even if it is "older."

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  14. unikornaJune 8, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    You sound like and enthusiast young lady who loves her life :)...if you ask me.

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  15. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I love the colors in the flower petals photo. Thanks for linking to Rural Thursday!

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  16. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Such beautiful shots.. I just love the softness of the first photo. It seems like to me that my mind is as young as ever. It my body that is telling me other wise..

    Hugs~

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  17. Teresa OJune 8, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Wonderful post of your thoughts regarding life and aging. The handful of petal photo says colorful and delightful to me. It's a great shot, indeed.

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  18. Gail DixonJune 8, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Yes, a trip to a faraway place counts as a bold plan! Sounds like a fun book to have around. The mind over matter saying is my fave. The photos are lovely. :)

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  19. SnooksJune 8, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    I just love the philosophy of you are only as old as you feel. I do not see myself as my age now. But there are those days when my body defies me and I feel much older then my actual years and there are those times when I feel that wicked little devil on my shoulder prodding me to do something completely childish and indulge myself in it. I wonder if we never kept track and didn't have mirrors to see ourselves aging how "old" or "young" we would continue to remain.

    @ 3Beeze Homestead

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  20. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJune 9, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Beautifully done Deanna, love your sense of humour. Sounds like a fun read!

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  21. UnknownJune 9, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Beautiful, the shot of the yellow lily is my favorite.

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  22. rainfield61June 9, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Live every day a new day.

    As beautiful as these flower.

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  23. BreathtakingJune 9, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Lovely photos!! A good sense of humour helps to keep us young.I always enjoy yours.

    Have a nice weekend.

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  24. ZenaJune 9, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Gorgeous photos

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  25. NatureFootstepJune 11, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    lovely flowers. :) And I like the shoes too. :)

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