Triumphrat

slowgator · 11-18-2007

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Originally Posted by miker

Lastly, I tend to disagree with keeping yourself busy.
Mick

Me too Miker! Nothing wrong IMHO with staring at those shadows on the wall or watching the wheels turn...

DaveB · 11-19-2007

If I get at all depressed about this subject I do any of 3 things, all fact based, which cheer me up by reinforcing my appreciation of my own circumstances. A cheer-up session usually lasts me for weeks.

1. Watch the TV news; but no more than for 4 or 5 minutes.
2. Think about all the people I've known who weren't so fortunate to make it this far & spend a little time thinking about them and appreciating them.
3. Read a chapter of whacky non-fiction. My favourite is the 'Book of Heroic Failures' by Steven Pyle.

Dave.

LoVel · 11-19-2007

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Originally Posted by tba-golfer

Here's what I did today:

Watch an episode of Star Trek Enterprise from Netflix.

I 'll have another Grouse.

tba, you found a woman that will watch star trek. I am impressed. I have been ridiculed for years for even attempting to watch such stupid crap(not my words). You might want to make sure she's not just pretending to like it. Did you meet her at a star trek convention?

Moochy · 11-19-2007

All of the above are excellent suggestions; I partake in many while remembering the 18/40/60 rule:

At 18 years of age you worried what everyone thought.

At 40 you didn't care what anyone thought.

At 60 you figured out that no one really cared.

And another motto for time-slowing: "Dance like no one is watching" whether that be on a bike, between the sheets, or in the privacy of 'yer own' home.

"Live long and prosper"

decobike · 11-19-2007

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Originally Posted by Whisperinsmith

My life's shadows are no longer chasing time down the walls; they are rising up toward the heavens. Seems time is disappearing at a rate I'd rather not think about.

So what do you more mature guys do to keep time at bay?

I try to fill up each day with something special, either a ride or work on a painting, or seek out conversation. But I admit, I find myself alone too much contemplating this very issue that I'm trying to escape.

Any ideas?

And by the way, for those who are not at this stage yet, don't think it won't happen to you. You'd better heed my little signature and fill your life up while you can.

PS My apologizes to the moderator for the Big Jim story.

Years ago in my twenties and stationed overseas sharing an apartment with 2 other guys overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, one of those friends commented that "enjoy this, it'll be a long time before we have it this good if ever." I have. Problem is, time moves along quickly even when you're watching.

Interesting thread, its kinda dealing with the last level of Maslow's hierarchy. For me the paradigm shifted 2 1/2 weeks ago when the doc told me I had cancer, you immediately quit fiddle farting at that self-actualization level and drop down a couple into the survival areas. It wasn't a death sentence (yet) but it wasn't not serious either. I will be dealing with doctors now and spending less time on forums. Not sure what I think about those long shadows Whisper. But I'm not going away quickly.

tba-golfer · 11-19-2007

Actually LoVel, She's the one who is the big Star Trek fan.
I'm fine with it.

mistermellow001 · 11-19-2007

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Originally Posted by decobike

I'm not going away quickly.

A-straight. Good, positive thoughts are heading your way.

britishsteele · 11-19-2007

I can't speak for myself, because I guess I am still a young bunny, but, My father will turn 65 this year and is planning on running his first Iron Man Triatholon. About 2 years ago, he reached the state where you are now.

He started training at 63. He's completed a couple of marathons, regular triatholons and a half ironman. He is living his life the way he has always wanted.

The way I look at it, you never know when your number is up. Every morning is a gift and a new day. A day to try something new. I learned a long time ago that life isn't about chasing the almighty dollar. It is about what you do with it.

As I tell my friends, never regret anything because at one time it was exactly what you wanted. And never do anything that you will regret.

As I approach 40, I realize that my life is just starting. Riding keeps me going. find something you're passionate about and dive in head first and don't look back.

As for chasing women, well, they will tire out eventually...so keep chasin!!!

walt · 11-19-2007

It could make a difference.

I was self employed and planning on retiring in 2000, but the company I'm at now made me an offer and so I'm still working. I'm extremely busy so time just flies - it also helps that I really enjoy what I'm doing.

StaggerLee · 11-19-2007

Whenever the black dogs of depression gather around thoughts of my mortality I try and recite a Dylan Thomas poem about the frustration of watching his father just fade away before him; just like I watched my father fade away .... It always inspires me to do something and not go gentle into the night!

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Regards

Stagger Lee