Thursday, October 16, 2014

change a thought...change your day

I work hard to change my thoughts. There are so many days when I feel resistant to change, but I know that change is what makes us grow. When we open our thoughts up to new ideas we also open our hearts up to new ideas. So I try to listen with an open heart and an open mind. 



So many younger people think that as we age we become stuck in our thinking. I for one hope that isn't true. I believe that constantly learning new things and changing our thoughts about the things we think we do know helps to keep us young. 

 I can't imagine anything more wonderful, as we age, than knowing we still have so much to learn.
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  1. NanaDianaOctober 16, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    I love learning new things and hope that I continue to do so every day of my life. I don't want to be one of THOSE old people that gets so set in the past that I am not part of the present. xo Diana

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    1. SImple and Serene LivingOctober 17, 2014 at 9:45 AM

      I'm with you Diana. I see people around me who are so unwilling to try new things. I never want to be one of those people either.

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 16, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    It's a constant battle to guard our thoughts and channel them into positive and creative ideas. I think learning new things and staying busy really helps. I love a challenge and a fun project to occupy my thoughts. Enjoy your day sweet friend! Hugs, Diane

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    1. SImple and Serene LivingOctober 17, 2014 at 9:51 AM

      I am working on a challenge today. It is definitely expanding my mind. Have a wonderful day, Diane.

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  3. TexWisGirlOctober 16, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    it is definitely something i need to work on, more.

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  4. Daytona DamselOctober 16, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    My mother is 83 and still learning new things and meeting new people. I think that keeps her young. If I need to know how to do something on the computer I call her. LOL I think I am like her, at least I hope so.

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    1. SImple and Serene LivingOctober 17, 2014 at 9:47 AM

      Hooray for your mother. My mom like to learn things,too and she is 90. I hope we are both like them :)

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  5. Preppy Empty NesterOctober 16, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    Very true. I am usually resistant to change but am trying to work on it. Thanks, sweet Laura, for the wonderful inspiration.

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    1. SImple and Serene LivingOctober 17, 2014 at 9:48 AM

      Change is what keeps us growing and evolving. It makes life interesting :)

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteOctober 16, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    I've become much more open to change as I've aged and I find that interesting. Guess I have realized my way isn't the only way and this old dog can learn new tricks. New things find me keeping my brain active also.
    hugs,
    Linda

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    1. SImple and Serene LivingOctober 17, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      I am working on something today, which I plan to write about tomorrow. It is definitely making me think. I love learning new things, even if it sometimes feels like my head is going to explode :)

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  7. Brenda PruittOctober 16, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    I am truly much more open to things than I was when I was younger. I think it's because I slowed down and began to reflect.
    Brenda

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    1. SImple and Serene LivingOctober 17, 2014 at 9:50 AM

      I think it is one of the great things about aging. Our life experiences help to slow us down and open us up to new things.

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  8. Tina@WhatWeKeepOctober 18, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    I think I'm more open to change now more than ever. Loved this post, Laura.

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