by Heather C.
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May 8, 2007

Glass Half Empty or Glass Half Full?

October 11, 2007 08:02 AM EDT (Updated: October 11, 2007 08:15 AM EDT)
views: 79 | comments: 26

 
There has always been a great debate on whether the glass is half empty or half full. It is a matter of outlook. Optimism, pessimism, or can it just be an acceptance of where you are and just be a glass with some water in it.

At this point in my life it is hard to pretend that I am not in the home stetch of my life. No matter how young I feel, or how young I look, I am over 50. If I am lucky I have 20 to 30 years left. But no matter how many years I have left, it is more than conservative to say my life is in the last 1/3 of my time on earh.  I do not know how much water is left in my glass. No one does.

Over the years many things distracted me and my birthdays flew by. Many find that I am unusual in telling my age, now 53, because they say a Lady never reveals her age. To me, I am what I am.  I also enjoy the look of surprise and the words of disbelief. It is very flattering to look young when you are old.  More fun than when you are young and you look young!

So here I am and it doesn't really matter if my glass is half empty or half full. I am blessed for each additional day I recieve. I am blessed for all those I love and those who love me in my life. I guess what I am trying to say is don't worry about the glass, don't worry how many years you have left. Focus on today and your blessings. Focus on where you are spending eternity, but let tomorrow take care fo tomorrow. We live in today, not yesterday, yesterday is gone. Tomorrow never really comes as each day is today and tomorrow is always ahead of us. Cross those bridges when you get to them. Appreciate today! 
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Comments: 26

Heather C. Oct 11, 2007, 8:18am EDT
Never Lune, never too early matrix theory! I always love you and your comments my friend. I get smile when I see your icon!
Lune Wolfsong Oct 11, 2007, 8:19am EDT
Very true, very good thoughts. We can miss so much worrying about unimportant things or borrowing tomorrows potential pains instead of enjoying today.

I say, the trick is to realize there is no glass. ;) What do ya think, a little too Matrix for this early in the morning? ;)
Lune Wolfsong Oct 11, 2007, 8:20am EDT
Sorry, I rewrote it a little and now it's under you. :)

Thank you, Heather, it's nice to know I bring you the same smile you bring me. :)
Heather C. Oct 11, 2007, 8:23am EDT
I thought something happened and I was worried you thought I removed it so I emailed you. I am glad you reposted! :)
Stacey "Yeah, I Said It" H. Oct 11, 2007, 8:25am EDT
"Can it just be an acceptance of where you are and just be a glass with some water in it?"

I rather like that thought...why complicate things?
Lune Wolfsong Oct 11, 2007, 8:37am EDT
:)
Michelle R. Oct 11, 2007, 8:55am EDT
I agree, nothing is more important than gratitude for and in the moment. However, 20 years = 7300 tomorrows all holding the possibility of creation and miracles. BTW: I'm 50, and it is good.
Spencer T. Oct 11, 2007, 9:09am EDT
I feel about the same way you do. For most my life the glass was at least half full. Now I am thankful for whatever is left in it.
penni d. Oct 11, 2007, 9:37am EDT
you are all children...now listen to granny (or not,lol)...it is according to how THIRSTY
you are when you come upon the glass.........lol.......
Allana G. Oct 11, 2007, 9:40am EDT
Well, I hate to reveal my age, so kudos to you for that. Right now, I worry about how much water is left in my parents' glass. Even though I am an adult, with kids of my own, I am so close to them and will not be able to bear losing them. But as you say, no one knows what their time will be. I guess the lesson is that is to say "I love you" as much as possible, live as moral a life as you can, and enjoy each day like it is the gift that it is.
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Oct 11, 2007, 9:52am EDT
Its never bothered me to reveal my age, and I've always thought it was weird that anyone would be ashamed of how old they are. Of all the things in life, age is not something that anyone has control over. Where's the shame or embarassment in revealing your age? Silly.
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Oct 11, 2007, 9:58am EDT
Oh, and as far as wrinkles and grey hairs, just remember that we earned each and every one of them! Wear them like an badge of honor!
Bridget ♥ Oct 11, 2007, 10:04am EDT
I don't care if people know how old I am, it's just a number!
Sarah (I want points) Oct 11, 2007, 11:08am EDT
That's a great way to look at it!
Denise B. Oct 11, 2007, 12:49pm EDT
no matter how you look at it it is HALF a glass!! I always thought it was a stupid debate, who cares if full or empty goes after 1/2, it's still 1/2. LOL. Which is better than an empty glass and not as good as a FULL one. lol
Anne M. Oct 11, 2007, 1:25pm EDT
Most days, I see the Glass Half Full.

I'm blessed to have lived 50 years and not look it, to have my son back fully in my life, to be 75% of what a physically normal person is, to love to read and write, and to have wonderful friends whose faith in me and the Creator stregthens mine!
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Oct 11, 2007, 1:54pm EDT
Great advice Heather.
Jaime R. Oct 11, 2007, 2:01pm EDT
Lovely!
very nice article Heather, I always look at today is today and tomorrow is always...
what will be will be.....live life to as much of the fullest you possibly can.....
Phyllis R. Oct 11, 2007, 3:14pm EDT
I have always agreed with Denise about this half glass of water thing, stupid debate. Age does not bother me either, I am 47 YOA and have 6 more working days until I retire. I thank God that He has blessed me with ever how may wrinkles or grey hairs there may be that I am alive and well. Great article Heather. (10)
Heather C. Oct 11, 2007, 5:01pm EDT
Thanks for all your comments everyone! I really appreciate your taking the time to comment!
Hugs to you all, Heather.
Alison Pearce Oct 11, 2007, 7:06pm EDT
Fabulous article Heather!
Carol P. Oct 12, 2007, 2:34pm EDT
Great article. If we do indeed have glasses, it would be great to always feel our glasses are half full. Or at least, it would be great if I could feel this way.

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