Suffering....

It is so hard to see someone you love suffer.   I have not reached my golden years yet, but it seems so dismal.  It doesn't seem like something to look forward to.  If your body doesn't go, your mind does.   Slowly but surely all starts to deteroiate.  The body starts to slow and then slowly break down until it just can't take anymore.  I see the frustration on my grandparents faces and it breaks my heart. 

 A book that has helped me view my life differently is called The Four Agreements by Jose Luiz Ruiz.  They are:

1)Be Impeccable with your word-Say only what you mean  2)Don't take anything personally-Nothing others do is because of you 3)Don't Make assumptions-Ask questions and be clear in what you want and 4)Always Do your best-your best will change from moment to moment, but under all circumstances always do your best with what you have at the time.

All I can say is live life to the fullest while you can.  Live be happy and always do your best.