Please help out here, put turning fifty, female, in perspective for me.

Body, Mind, Motivation, Spirit, What about the next 50?

wow daisy...good topic. I turned 50 and it has been very different than I thought. Firstly, I believe that because of 'happenings' in my life, I feel that I've lost some years and am now trying to make up for them. Believe it or not, I'm doing well with it!

Although this may sound like a cliche, I think that you're really as young as you think and feel.

Now, feeling; I work out 4 to 5 times a week, do yoga and have had blephoplasty so that my eyes don't look tired all the time. Working out and cosmetic surgery were two of the best things I've ever done just for myself. I couldn't be happier. I make time for all the vanities I feel necessary to keep myself satisfied.

Mentally I teach, so that keeps my mind fresh. Learning new things, and relearning some old things.

Spiritually, and probably most importantly, I feel God is my friend. I feel that I am God's friend. I feel that what I do helps keep me connected to His heart. I 'have' a small inner city school with only 12 students. They are the loves of my life. It's sooo rewarding, and I do it all for free. I have a great husband who supports this mission, so I'm financially able to do what I feel I was born to do.

I now realize that I wasn't as 'smart' as I used to think I was, and that I'm not as 'right' as I used to think that I was. Turning 50 has shown me that there is a lot more love in the world than there appears to be. That most 'bad' people aren't really 'bad', they're just in a lot of pain; too much for them to handle. Turning 50 has made me realize that love is better than being 'efficient'. That efficiency will pass, but love won't.

I think I went on and on about me...but I hope you're able to glean something from my ramblings...

[This message has been edited by annie7 (edited 06-29-2003).]

How much does the eye work cost? and mostly, how much does it hurt?

Your words of wisdom are well accepted. Thanks