Super Wow! This essay is so honest and courageous. And so true for many of us—70 somethings. I love how you weave the past, present and the possible future re: food and sleep. Unless we have to work at Walmart because our social security checks are all we have, restlessness can become a daily companion. Taking restlessness for a meander is a great idea.
I like to meander, too. And when I’m feeling restless, it’s calming. When I’m feeling lonely, I feel comforted by seeing other people going about their biz.
I have never weighed this much in my entire life. After Chris died I did not eat to the point of not being able to swallow which required “ballooning” my esophagus open. Now I AM the balloon😁🎈
This really spoke to me. I too was offered bribes to eat when I was a child. Only $1 which I thought was a lot but your dad outdid that. It didn’t get me to eat. I don’t think $5 would have worked either. I’m gonna try some meandering.
In my opinion, meandering is good for everything that ails you. It's amazing to me how fraught life can be even when one is blessed with good health. Even entertainments make demands. Looking makes no demands.
Super Wow! This essay is so honest and courageous. And so true for many of us—70 somethings. I love how you weave the past, present and the possible future re: food and sleep. Unless we have to work at Walmart because our social security checks are all we have, restlessness can become a daily companion. Taking restlessness for a meander is a great idea.
I hadn't thought of it as restlessness. That gives me a whole new approach. But I do think meandering is an underexplored practice.
I like to meander, too. And when I’m feeling restless, it’s calming. When I’m feeling lonely, I feel comforted by seeing other people going about their biz.
I like to sit on my balcony here in Minnesota and watch people and geese walking by.
Sounds perfect. Eye meandering.
This is so honest, Susie, and so filled with unsentimental self-compassion, it is inspiring. Truly, bless you!
It’s a subject that seems to hit home with quite a few people. It’s satisfying to feel that resonance. Thank you.
I have never weighed this much in my entire life. After Chris died I did not eat to the point of not being able to swallow which required “ballooning” my esophagus open. Now I AM the balloon😁🎈
That's been my experience. "Ordinary" challenges, sadness, anxiety lead to overeating. Huge sadness is met by an inability to get anything down.
This really spoke to me. I too was offered bribes to eat when I was a child. Only $1 which I thought was a lot but your dad outdid that. It didn’t get me to eat. I don’t think $5 would have worked either. I’m gonna try some meandering.
In my opinion, meandering is good for everything that ails you. It's amazing to me how fraught life can be even when one is blessed with good health. Even entertainments make demands. Looking makes no demands.
A courageous, powerful post.
I suspect many of us are surprised at some point when we look into the mirror and see our mothers looking back.
It's a mixed bag for me since my mother lived to 99. That's a lot of pressure!
Susie, Another one of your best! zingy guy
Thanks, Larry. Eating and sleeping can really gang up on you.