Horizons. Expanding. Contracting. Exciting.
I was going to write a negative emotion to describe contracting horizons, but no. Expanding horizons can be unsettling and confusing, offering endless possibilities and choice. Contracting, on the other hand, bring focus. Or should I say, can bring focus.
Busy lives distract from the important. Lives winding down have few distractions and can in fact be the richest time of life.
Theoretical thoughts as I rub shoulders with many nonagenarians who share a residential facility with Mom. I know many continue to pursue distractions, be it television or whatever. Declining cognitive ability can impair focus too, and just create fog.
So important to squirrel away spiritual riches now, so that in the winter of life there is much to nourish the soul, whether or not the mind or body is able.
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