tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729729299765225091.post1908580910391442696..comments2023-08-12T07:11:53.806-06:00Comments on Elusive Abstractions: Living an Inspired LifeRoberta Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01032348890093502999noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729729299765225091.post-9598538260213026402011-12-27T14:44:03.710-07:002011-12-27T14:44:03.710-07:00Ah-h-h, guilt!
As I interpret the elder/elderly ...Ah-h-h, guilt!<br /><br />As I interpret the elder/elderly terms: <br /><br />Elder refers to one whose views and knowledge are respected in the community -- not always age-related, but often older individuals with life experience.<br /><br />Elderly usually refers to the oldest of the old who are likely more inactive, frail with significant medical problems, perhaps dependent on others for care.<br /><br />Frankly, after serving the needs of the adult population, and many "older" adults, I find this differentiation most appropriate and needed. The life span of the older adult population is extending making specifying these various group differences more important. <br /><br />The language used to describe these populations influences how other generations perceive older adults, how we define ourselves, plus how we're defined and treated by our entire culture.joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729729299765225091.post-60494932458148900372011-12-27T08:48:34.560-07:002011-12-27T08:48:34.560-07:00Hi joared. Have to tell you that although I frequ...Hi joared. Have to tell you that although I frequently read "Time Goes By" I can't say that I recall the difference between an 'elder' and 'elderly'. All I know is I feel somewhat weathered and beaten some days, rather normal on others. <br /><br />Awaiting inspiration cannot be called 'a lazy streak' -- it's not always so easy waiting for inspiration with all that guilt paining the soul for putting things off until the inspired moment arrives. It's just not so easy as others who are more hard driven would think it to be. <br /><br />Still Joared, stick with me and we'll wait it out. If inspiration doesn't eventually come, it probably wasn't worth doing right from the get-go. (chuckle) <br /><br />Enjoyed your visit. Thanks for dropping in.Roberta Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032348890093502999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729729299765225091.post-71629533737770699782011-12-27T08:37:43.566-07:002011-12-27T08:37:43.566-07:00Greetings Joy. Every good and wonderful wish for ...Greetings Joy. Every good and wonderful wish for you too, not for just this season, or this day, or this year, but for all of it. <br />Thank you for your kind comments that make for new inspiration..Roberta Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032348890093502999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729729299765225091.post-67700152156146278832011-12-27T08:35:04.182-07:002011-12-27T08:35:04.182-07:00Hi Pauline, thanks for that comment. I'm quit...Hi Pauline, thanks for that comment. I'm quite certain with all that poetry in your soul and that uncanny appreciation for nature you will absolutely enjoy retirement doing as you say - what you choose to do rather than what you are obligated to do.Roberta Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032348890093502999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729729299765225091.post-2081491680336562962011-12-27T02:48:40.097-07:002011-12-27T02:48:40.097-07:00I've adopted some of the same philosophy you e...I've adopted some of the same philosophy you espouse here since becoming semi-retired. I had sometimes wondered if I was simply rationalizing and might have, instead, developed a lazy streak. I'm reassured now that I'm simply awaiting inspiration and am in good company doing so.<br /><br />Best holiday wishes to you and loved ones.<br /><br />You referred to yourself as elderly but as active as you describe being I don't think of you as being frail. Given your wisdom I think you must be an elder. (ala the language differentiation Ronni Bennett makes at "Time Goes By.")joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729729299765225091.post-82228165164281665232011-12-24T21:00:11.995-07:002011-12-24T21:00:11.995-07:00What a beautiful post Roberta. You inspire and to...What a beautiful post Roberta. You inspire and touch me all the time with your 'way with words.' Blessings to you and your family this holiday....and may 2012 be VERY good to you dear friend. ~JoyJoy Des Jardinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893445642606862131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2729729299765225091.post-64077208827618226692011-12-19T13:20:15.070-07:002011-12-19T13:20:15.070-07:00And I am inspired to answer "Same to you dear...And I am inspired to answer "Same to you dear blogging buddy."<br /><br />Heaps of blessings on your and yours.<br /><br />I will be retired come June and am looking forward to that do-it-because-I-want-to-not-because-I-have-to kind of life. I may spend the first few days or weeks or years just lolling about, thinking about what I want to do :)Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.com