opening up like a rose

#midlife blog crestingthehill.com.au

A wonderful quote that inspires me - if my life isn't opening up at this stage, then when is it going to get the chance to do so? I'm taking every opportunity that comes my way to bloom! I want the second half of life to be about growing and opening up and finding my real purpose.

The second half of life can see people close in on themselves and distance themselves from the world around them. That's not for me, I want to expand myself and embrace change and find my place in this society we live in. To be open to new experiences and to not be judgemental of others and their choices.

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  1. Yes. This. I'm choosing to focus on this, too

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    1. it's a good thought for this time of life Carla!

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  2. Love this quote! Love the idea of short quote Thursday....

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    1. some thoughts don't need much added to them Joy - feel free to have your own short thought Thursday any time!

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  3. My kinda lady. I feel exactly like that. Now that we have started to blog a whole new word of possibilites has opened up and we are making so many new friends - people that actually understand us!

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    1. that is so true Mary - it's a lovely community and a great stage of life :)

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  4. What a marvelous quote, Leanne! I feel as you do and hope we keep expanding as long as we're around!

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    1. It's nice to be unfolding and not drooping on the vine Cathy!

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  5. Love this quote and may claim it as mine as well! Thanks for sharing your thoughtful words!

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    1. You are welcome to share the quote with me Beth Ann - it's a lovely thought for midlife :)

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  6. I love that quote. The fact that you want to bloom and open, says that it will happen!

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    1. I'm all about blooming and not drooping!

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  7. Yes, yes and Yes! I feel this happening within me, too. An amazing place to be. Thanks for sharing that wonderful quote.

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    1. my pleasure Julie - I think if you look at midlife this way it has a lot to offer :)

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  8. I know you are doing summersaults today with your exciting news! You are going to love being a grandma! I know I do. My twins will be a year old on the 5th and I can't believe it's already been a year! Maybe you'll get two like I did! They sure keep me hopping now that I am babysitting them full time!

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    1. they've had the scan and no twins :( but all looks good - I'm even doing a post on it next week because I'm so excited!!

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  9. You are really blooming Leanne, good for you. This Grandma talk sounds wonderful.
    Kathleen
    Fridays Blog Booster Party #28

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  10. Every age provides us the opportunity to blossom and yes, this is yet another!
    Carol
    http://carolcassara.com/santa-fe-sights/

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  11. Well you know my views on midlife Leanne I'm ageing positively! Nice quote. #FridaysBlogBoosterParty

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  12. Congratulations. Your hot. This post was in the TOP SIX most clicked on Fridays Blog Booster Party #28. It will be featured on Friday
    Kathleen

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