“Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one of the greatest lessons to achieve inner peace.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Maybe I’m becoming more stubborn as I get older,
or perhaps just looking out for myself, sanity, and peace.
I have lived my life for others as long as I can remember.
Took care of my children, parents when needed, Larry, and did so with no regrets or complaints.
As a parent, the needs of my growing children always came before my own,
Always.
Bent over backwards to give as much as I could long after they were grown.
No regrets there either.
Now, I am living for myself.
Not seeking the approval of others.
Asking permission from nobody.
Judgement is not tolerated, for I have only One judge.
I am over the age of 60 –
certainly on the downside of this life.
I dare anyone to tell me that I am selfish
because for the first time
my happiness is foremost.
If you are that person who thinks
that things I am doing don’t make sense,
moving too fast,
feel the need to judge,
wants to offer unsolicited advice,
that I am making a mistake,
or you should rain on my happy parade,
keep it to yourself.
I have experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in the last seven years and believe me when I say that
life looks different after falling into the abyss,
walking through fire,
burning to ashes,
and,
despite the pain of mourning,
rising again to gratefully meet life on a daily basis.
Until you’ve traveled my road, stick to your own.
At this point in my life,
each day is a gift to be cherished.
Life is sweet.
Love is sweeter.
Every day is a new adventure to be lived with gratitude and joy.
I deserve each new chapter this book of life has to reveal.
I do not deserve, nor will I accept anything less than a peaceful existence.
XO Lisa ❤️
Grateful, Thankful, and Mending! 
Yes absolutely true. You did it well. Its your time for self-care and self-love. Live life to the fullest❤️
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting! 💕 XO Lisa
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well deserved and timely Lisa!💖
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Absolutely! Thank you! 💕
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It’s about time sister! Love you!❤
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I love you more ❤️
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Blessings to you, my friend! XO
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Bennett’s quote rests in my heart every precious day. Positivity needs to rise as each day’s benchmark. Blessings to you Lisa.
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