May 10

Yeah we are one day ahead of Planet America. Sorry that is not meant to be derogatory. There is a TV program in Australia called Planet America. A weekly which monitors American politics. Cant say I watch because I suspect the presenters are left leaning Liberals.
A day is so short. How can I make today unique? Am I just repeating the same tired prejudices and negative reruns in my head? Would be nice if I had a fresh insight. A positive one preferably. That sees more hope in the future.
As you age, your past gets longer as your future gets shorter. My perspective is totally different now to when I was say 30. When you are young you are forced to have some ambitious dreams about career. Even if they are utopian and unsuited to your personality and skill set. Your body is restless for a physical and mental challenge. A day off work might see you get bored. I think boredom was a bigger factor when I was that age. Then I would be tempted to follow the demon drink path or flee to the nearest slot machine club.
Now I at least don't need those things. Boredom is hardly ever a factor. Fear of old age is now my main concern. As Im sure it is for many. Try not to think about being elderly and losing independence. But the day flies so fast now, I never get bored. Always something to read or write or watch. Im feeling my education has improved in the last few years. But I have a long way to go.
But yeah . How can I make today unique? Because for many of us the days blur and life feels meaningless. Take a different route for your dog walk. Drive a different way to work. Try a new exercise to stimulate new blood flow from a different muscle. Challenge the assumptions you make about life, politics and other people. Renew. Keep an open mind. But as one Pope said in as many words, 'don't let your mind be too open."