From The Power of Pause by Terry Hershey.
A collection of thoughtful essays on how to savor life. From today's reading: A 104-year old woman was asked to name the best thing about being so old. Her reply: "No peer pressure."
I like that. My friends and I talk a lot about how we are going to lose our filter when we become women of "a certain age." Oh, the joyful freedom of saying exactly what we think, with a knowing wink and a defiant, giddy laugh. (I can't wait!)
I'm still grinning, just thinking about this.
Imagine a life without peer pressure, or the urgency to be correct or on-time or proper all the time. An interlude without the pressure to keep up with the Jones', without the incessant striving for the perfect career and family life.
Be well. (and buy this powerful book!)
