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When the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak…

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Little Cataloochee Church in the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkI’ve had a little bug for the last week or so that has really slowed my down. And although I have attempted a medical solution, apparently this malady has to “run its course.”

And since I haven’t been operating at 100%, I’ve had a little more time to think, and reflect, and to look towards the future.

After all, I’m no spring chicken. And my overall health is only going to deteriorate as I get older. It’s strange to think of myself as not jest “getting older,” but just “getting old.”

It’s strange because on the inside, I still fell like a thirty-something lad full of vigor and stamina.

But these days, my “quintessence of dust” is less responsive to my youthful impulses. I have to set more and more limits on what I am able to physically perform.

Life is a wondrous mystery, and we only understand it after we’ve live through it!

And that’s what makes every day worth living!

Comments (22)

Lindsey Hasford
Edina Realty - Elk River, MN
Bringing you home...

It's always good to stop and look forward. Hope you feel better.

Sep 26, 2010 02:14 AM
Bob Haywood
McGraw Realtors - Owasso, OK
BobHaywood.com

An older and wider fella in our church always likes to say, "Gettin old ain't for sissy's!"

I agree!

Sep 26, 2010 02:15 AM
Glenn Roberts
Retired - Seattle, WA

You can't help getting old, but you can stay in shape. When you get sick, being older doesn't help and the recovery period is tougher. None-the-less, it's your attitude that will carry you above all of that.

Sep 26, 2010 02:44 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 

Had those days. Today the flesh is willing but the spirit is weak - Go figure <sigh>...

 

Sep 26, 2010 02:56 AM
Bill Travis
Captain Bill Realty, LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Broker/Owner

The only time I'm reminded of my age is when I try to move. My mind doesn't know how old I am, but my body sure does.

Sep 26, 2010 03:02 AM
Coleen DeGroff
Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish Realtors - Gainesville, FL
Haile Plantation Real Estate - Gainesville FL

Richard - Sometimes it's difficult to listen to our body's signals telling us to slow down and take it easy....especially when our mind is saying "Let's go CRAZY!"  Hope you feel better soon!

Sep 26, 2010 03:52 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Hope you are continuing to improve, Richard.  I'm with Cap'n Bill, above, my mind doesn't know how old my body is! 

Sep 26, 2010 04:20 AM
Ellie Ortmann
Keller Williams Realty Integrity Northwest - Buffalo, MN
"Put Your Red On"

Just going through the same thing this last week. But, this week is a new one and we can take it on!

Sep 26, 2010 04:22 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Val !  hahahahaha that was too funny.. "The only time I'm reminded of my age is when I try to move.

Richard I too am getting olderand feel like Thirty-Something. Not full of not piss and vinegar but something similar. I hate getting older, however, there are some good things in getting older that I hope out weigh the bad things about getting older.

Coming to you from Texas,,,

Sep 26, 2010 04:53 AM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Richard, hope you are feeling better, I am enjoying the changes that have been coming my way, life is a journey and we need to understand the positive parts of our "stages" in life, still it would be nice to get up out of a chair and not make a hundred noises....

Sep 26, 2010 05:27 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

I commend you...you accept the fact but........

 It's strange because on the inside, I still fell like a thirty-something lad full of vigor and stamina.

Me too :)

Sep 26, 2010 05:30 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Richard, oh boy do I feel your pain... and mine too, whenever I move these days. But the mind tells me otherwise. Feel better soon please!

Sep 26, 2010 06:24 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Some days I wake up and feel like I can do anything. Other days, I wake up and feel like I'm an 80 year old man. Today, I'm somewhere in between! Ahh, such is life. Feel better Richard.

Sep 26, 2010 06:44 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Richard...I use to split wood for hours and wake up the next day with no ill effects, those days are behind me, I told my wife the other day...the best I feel all day is when I'm going off to bed.

Sep 26, 2010 09:11 AM
Cameron Wilson
Labrum Real Estate - Murrieta, CA
The Short Guy - Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee Californ

I understand how you feel my friend.

It sucks that youth is wasted on the young.

Sep 26, 2010 11:14 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard..I know the feeling.  Your photo reminds me of my last Dr. appt.  I was looking out of the clinic window, there is a cemetary next door.  When the Dr. came in and asked how I was, I told her I was just looking at my next home.  He replied..."Well, let's hope that is after you leave the office here."

Sep 26, 2010 11:28 AM
Dawn & Charlie Tetro
PalmerHouse Properties & Associates - Johns Creek, GA
Real Service Real Results

Hope you feel better soon! Getting older is no fun and it has been difficult to consider limitations.  However, I refuse to give in till I have to!  Let's keep fighting!!

Sep 26, 2010 12:19 PM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Every day is WORTH living.  Glad you are on the mend. 

Sep 26, 2010 03:38 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I have always wondered where the phrase "spring chicken" came from! The little bug is your body's way of saying "slow down!" And when you are ready - off to the races at full speed!

Sep 27, 2010 01:52 AM
Jeanne Feenick
NextHome Premier - Basking Ridge, NJ
The Agent you choose REALLY does make a difference

Hi Richard, I am new to ActiveRain and found this group particularly inspiring.  May it buoy you to know that you have moved me to take a walk today - something that I've been meaning to do.

Just last week I attended a training session that was SO terrific and loved the trainer's observation in reminding us to take time to take care of our physical self - "if you don't, where will you live?"

I hope you are feeling better - happy to have crossed paths...I'm off to put on my walking shoes!

Sep 29, 2010 03:05 AM