BY EMMY B.
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Inspirations
AT THE END OF THE DAY…
TAKE A MOMENT FOR YOURSELF AS YOU WRAP UP A BUSY DAY
AND ENJOY THESE POSITIVE THOUGHTS FROM A SACRED HEART
HOSPITAL COLLEAGUE.
I REACHED A milestone a few months ago when I celebrated the big 5-0.
To be honest, I had been kind of dreading that birthday. Turning 30 and 40 didn't
really bother me, but 50 was another story. Getting my lovely AARP card in the mail
made me feel so old. I must confess I began to wonder if my best years were now
behind me.
And then I had the unbelievable experience of attending a Paul McCartney
concert in Minneapolis. Yep, just me, Paul, and 40,000 of his closest friends at Target
Field, spending a beautiful Saturday evening together! He put on a captivating
performance, singing 40 of his mega hits during a three-hour timespan (which felt like about three minutes).
I had a big grin on my face as I watched this 72-year-old man singing and dancing like a 25-year-old Beatle. This wasn't someone
who was sitting idly by, thinking his best years were behind him! This was a man who was thoroughly enjoying the here and
now, putting on a once-in-a-lifetime show for everyone who was lucky enough to be there.
Not only did I enjoy an outstanding concert that night, but I also received a much-needed attitude adjustment. Watching
Sir Paul's youthful exuberance helped me realize turning 50 wasn't such a big deal after all. It's up to me to define my future,
and I choose to make the most of the "long and winding road" ahead of me. The possibilities are endless.
Note to self: Each decade brings its own special joys and experiences.
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