Sunday, January 23, 2022

Reflection - Number Our Days - Ageless Delight

Source (book): "Teach Us to Number Our Days", Chapter 53, "Ageless Delight", Page 240.
By David Roper, Pastor, and regular and popular writer for Our Daily Bread.


It is against reason to be burdensome to others,
PHOTO: It is against reason to be burdensome to others,
showing no amusement and acting as a wet blanket.
Those without a sense of fun, who never say anything
ridiculous, and are cantankerous (bad-tempered) with those who do,
these are vicious, and are called grumpy and rude.

- Thomas Aquinas

A few fortunate senior citizens go on pretty much as usual with few parts out of order. But for the majority of us, aging exacts its toll. Solomon's description of the process sums things up well:

In old age, your body no longer serves you so well.
Muscles slacken, grip weakens, joint stiffen.
The shades are pulled down on the world.
You can't come and go at will. Things grind to a halt.
The hum of the household fades away.
You are wakened now by bird-song.
Hikes to the mountains are a thing of the past.
Even a stroll down the road has its terrors.
Your hair turns apple-blossom white,
Adorning a fragile and impotent matchstick body.
(Ecclesiastes 12:3-5)

The odd thing, however, is that most of us don't feel old. Oh, there are days when we feel every one of our years; but in general there's a vast disparity between the sight that confronts us in the mirror each morning and the young person that resides within. One of my favorite quotations from Frederick Buechner's Godric hangs in a place of honor over my desk and expresses my heartfelt sentiment: "Deep inside this wrecked and ravished hull there sails a young man still." I'd like to keep that positive outlook to the end.

To think of all the things we used to do in the "good old days" and can't do any more only makes a body feel worse. It's much better to poke fun at oneself rather than grumble and complain. Arthritic joints, hearing and memory loss, and failing eyesight are no fun, but we can survive them by managing to see them, among other things and despite all, as desperately funny.

There's something delightful about old folks who keep their sense of humor. They're a joy to be around. Like the eighty-year-old gardener who, when asked how old he was, replied, "I'm an octogeranium." You gotta love it! An old man with a young mind and puckish wit, the kind of person you love to be around. So much better than being a "grumpa," as one little girl described her gloomy grandfather.

Some years ago I came across a printed message by Dr. W. H. Lax, a Methodist minister who worked among the poor of London in the nineteenth century. In this message he gives wise counsel to those in their sunset years.

The age of the body, apart from actual disease,
depends upon the vital organs: the heart, lungs,
and the like. These are
"set" for a certain period.
They may get worn out, either by fair wear and
tear, or, much sooner, by unfair wear and tear.
You cannot help that.

But you can control the age of your mind.
You can, if you face life in the right spirit,
keep the mind young almost indefinitely. And
remember that the mind controls the activities
and energies of all the rest of the body. It is the
supreme organ. If you let the mind grow old, the
body will grow old also.

How are you to keep the mind young? The
most important thing is to cultivate a cheerful
spirit, never allowing pessimism to gain the
upper hand. Make up your mind to maintain a
buoyant outlook on life. When the sun shines,
let it shine on you. Grey days will come, but
always think of the sunny days which must
assuredly follow. Hang on to your sense of
humor with both hands. The older you grow,
the more you will need it. Most of the neurotic
wrecks one sees, and some of the mental ones,
are the natural result of a morbid outlook
on life.

And keep an open, active mind. You cannot
keep the mind young if you persist in looking at
the gloomy side, or in closing it to new ideas,
muffling it up in prejudices and stifling its
enthusiasms. It is losing the thrill and zest of
life that makes a man old. He doesn't lose the
thrill because he is old; he becomes old because
he has lost the thrill. The moment a person loses
his sense of wonder at the beauty of a sunset,
or the glory of heroism and self-sacrifice, or the
intricate markings on a butterfly's wing, or the
marvels of science, he becomes old.


Humor is also a component of joy, which G. K. Chesterton called "the gigantic secret of the Christian . . . the dominant theme of Christian faith." Christianity, he said, "satisfies suddenly and perfectly . . . in this; that by its creed joy becomes something gigantic and sadness something special and small."

In other words, faith leads us to holy humor.

Faith puts its trust in God's wise providence, His compassionate, kindhearted care, His unfailing love, His promise that someday He will take us to be with Him forever. These are the infallible truths that sustain us, that enable us to rise joyfully each morning, whatever we have to face throughout the day.

Israel's prophet Habakkuk, put it this way:
Though the cherry trees don't blossom
and the strawberries don't ripen,
Though the apples are worm-eaten
and the wheat fields stunted,
Through the sheep are sheepless
and the cattle barns empty,
I'm singing joyful praise to God
I'm turning cartwheels of joy to my
Savior God.
(Habakkuk 3:17-18)
Picture posted by Public Group


It is against reason to be burdensome to others,
showing no amusement and acting as a wet blanket.
Those without a sense of fun, who never say anything
ridiculous, and are cantankerous (bad-tempered) with those who do,
these are vicious, and are called grumpy and rude.

- Thomas Aquinas [268]


It is against reason to be burdensome to others, showing no amusement and acting as a wet blanket.
PHOTO: It is against reason to be burdensome to others, showing no amusement and acting as a wet blanket. Those without a sense of fun, who never say anything ridiculous, and are cantankerous (bad-tempered) with those who do, these are vicious, and are called grumpy and rude. - Thomas Aquinas
Picture posted by Zabaka

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A few fortunate senior citizens go on pretty much as usual with few parts out of order. But for the majority of us, aging exacts its toll. Solomon's description of the process sums things up well:

In old age, your body no longer serves you so well.
Muscles slacken, grip weakens, joint stiffen.
The shades are pulled down on the world.
You can't come and go at will. Things grind to a halt.
The hum of the household fades away.
You are wakened now by bird-song.
Hikes to the mountains are a thing of the past.
Even a stroll down the road has its terrors.
Your hair turns apple-blossom white,
Adorning a fragile and impotent matchstick body.
(Ecclesiastes 12:3-5) [269]


A few fortunate senior citizens go on pretty much as usual with few parts out of order.
PHOTO: A few fortunate senior citizens go on pretty much as usual with few parts out of order. But for the majority of us, aging exacts its toll.
Picture posted by Zabaka

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The odd thing, however, is that most of us don't feel old. Oh, there are days when we feel every one of our years; but in general there's a vast disparity between the sight that confronts us in the mirror each morning and the young person that resides within. One of my favorite quotations from Frederick Buechner's Godric hangs in a place of honor over my desk and expresses my heartfelt sentiment: "Deep inside this wrecked and ravished hull there sails a young man still." I'd like to keep that positive outlook to the end.

To think of all the things we used to do in the "good old days" and can't do any more only makes a body feel worse. It's much better to poke fun at oneself rather than grumble and complain. Arthritic joints, hearing and memory loss, and failing eyesight are no fun, but we can survive them by managing to see them, among other things and despite all, as desperately funny.


The odd thing, however, is that most of us don't feel old.
PHOTO: The odd thing, however, is that most of us don't feel old. Oh, there are days when we feel every one of our years; but in general there's a vast disparity between the sight that confronts us in the mirror each morning and the young person that resides within.
Picture posted by Zabaka
https://zabaka.ru/4097_fotografii-dokazyvayuschix-chto-starost-eto-luchshee-vremya-dlya-veselya.html


There's something delightful about old folks who keep their sense of humor. They're a joy to be around. Like the eighty-year-old gardener who, when asked how old he was, replied, "I'm an octogeranium." You gotta love it! An old man with a young mind and puckish wit, the kind of person you love to be around. So much better than being a "grumpa," as one little girl described her gloomy grandfather.


There's something delightful about old folks who keep their sense of humor.
PHOTO: There's something delightful about old folks who keep their sense of humor. They're a joy to be around. Like the eighty-year-old gardener who, when asked how old he was, replied, "I'm an octogeranium."
Picture posted by Zabaka
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Some years ago I came across a printed message by Dr. W. H. Lax, a Methodist minister who worked among the poor of London in the nineteenth century. In this message he gives wise counsel to those in their sunset years.

The age of the body, apart from actual disease,
depends upon the vital organs: the heart, lungs,
and the like. These are
"set"
for a certain period.
They may get worn out, either by fair wear and
tear, or, much sooner, by unfair wear and tear.
You cannot help that.


The age of the body, apart from actual disease, depends upon the vital organs: the heart, lungs, and the like.
PHOTO: The age of the body, apart from actual disease, depends upon the vital organs: the heart, lungs, and the like. These are "set" for a certain period. They may get worn out, either by fair wear and tear, or, much sooner, by unfair wear and tear. You cannot help that.
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But you can control the age of your mind.
You can, if you face life in the right spirit,
keep the mind young almost indefinitely. And
remember that the mind controls the activities
and energies of all the rest of the body. It is the
supreme organ. If you let the mind grow old, the
body will grow old also.


But you can control the age of your mind.
PHOTO: But you can control the age of your mind. You can, if you face life in the right spirit, keep the mind young almost indefinitely. And remember that the mind controls the activities and energies of all the rest of the body. It is the supreme organ. If you let the mind grow old, the body will grow old also.
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How are you to keep the mind young? The
most important thing is to cultivate a cheerful
spirit, never allowing pessimism to gain the
upper hand. Make up your mind to maintain a
buoyant outlook on life. When the sun shines,
let it shine on you. Grey days will come, but
always think of the sunny days which must
assuredly follow. Hang on to your sense of
humor with both hands. The older you grow,
the more you will need it. Most of the neurotic
wrecks one sees, and some of the mental ones,
are the natural result of a morbid outlook
on life.


How are you to keep the mind young?
PHOTO: How are you to keep the mind young? The most important thing is to cultivate a cheerful spirit, never allowing pessimism to gain the upper hand. Make up your mind to maintain a buoyant outlook on life. When the sun shines, let it shine on you. Grey days will come, but always think of the sunny days which must assuredly follow. Hang on to your sense of humor with both hands. The older you grow, the more you will need it. Most of the neurotic wrecks one sees, and some of the mental ones, are the natural result of a morbid outlook on life.
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And keep an open, active mind. You cannot
keep the mind young if you persist in looking at
the gloomy side, or in closing it to new ideas,
muffling it up in prejudices and stifling its
enthusiasms. It is losing the thrill and zest of
life that makes a man old. He doesn't lose the
thrill because he is old; he becomes old because
he has lost the thrill. The moment a person loses
his sense of wonder at the beauty of a sunset,
or the glory of heroism and self-sacrifice, or the
intricate markings on a butterfly's wing, or the
marvels of science, he becomes old.



And keep an open, active mind. You cannot keep the mind young if you persist in looking at the gloomy side, or in closing it to new ideas, muffling it up in prejudices and stifling its enthusiasms.
PHOTO: And keep an open, active mind. You cannot keep the mind young if you persist in looking at the gloomy side, or in closing it to new ideas, muffling it up in prejudices and stifling its enthusiasms. It is losing the thrill and zest of life that makes a man old. He doesn't lose the thrill because he is old; he becomes old because he has lost the thrill.
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The moment a person loses his sense of wonder at the beauty of a sunset, or the glory of heroism and self-sacrifice, or the intricate markings on a butterfly's wing, or the marvels of science, he becomes old.
PHOTO: The moment a person loses his sense of wonder at the beauty of a sunset, or the glory of heroism and self-sacrifice, or the intricate markings on a butterfly's wing, or the marvels of science, he becomes old.
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Humor is also a component of joy, which G. K. Chesterton called "the gigantic secret of the Christian . . . the dominant theme of Christian faith." Christianity, he said, "satisfies suddenly and perfectly . . . in this; that by its creed joy becomes something gigantic and sadness something special and small." [270]

In other words, faith leads us to holy humor.

Faith puts its trust in God's wise providence, His compassionate, kindhearted care, His unfailing love, His promise that someday He will take us to be with Him forever. These are the infallible truths that sustain us, that enable us to rise joyfully each morning, whatever we have to face throughout the day.


In other words, faith leads us to holy humor.
PHOTO: In other words, faith leads us to holy humor.
Faith puts its trust in God's wise providence, His compassionate, kindhearted care, His unfailing love, His promise that someday He will take us to be with Him forever. These are the infallible truths that sustain us, that enable us to rise joyfully each morning, whatever we have to face throughout the day.
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Israel's prophet Habakkuk, put it this way:
Though the cherry trees don't blossom
and the strawberries don't ripen,
Though the apples are worm-eaten
and the wheat fields stunted,
Through the sheep are sheepless
and the cattle barns empty,
I'm singing joyful praise to God
I'm turning cartwheels of joy to my
Savior God.
(Habakkuk 3:17-18) [271]


Israel's prophet Habakkuk, put it this way:
PHOTO: Israel's prophet Habakkuk, put it this way:
Though the cherry trees don't blossom and the strawberries don't ripen,
Though the apples are worm-eaten and the wheat fields stunted,
Through the sheep are sheepless and the cattle barns empty,
I'm singing joyful praise to God
I'm turning cartwheels of joy to my Savior God. (Habakkuk 3:17-18)
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Dear Lord
Dear Lord
PHOTO: "Dear Lord, we learn that it is against reason to be burdensome to others, showing no amusement and acting as a wet blanket. Those without a sense of fun, who never say anything ridiculous, and are cantankerous with those who do, these are vicious, and are called grumpy and rude.

Lord, we pray for help. With the exception of a few fortunate senior citizen, the majority of us, aging exacts its toll.

Our body no longer serves you so well. Our muscles slacken, grip weakens, joint stiffen. We have eyesight, hearing, and mobility problems. Hikes to the mountains are a thing of the past. Even a stroll down the road has its terrors. Our hair drops away, or turns apple-blossom white. We adorn a fragile and impotent matchstick body.

Most or us may not feel old, but in general there's a vast disparity between the sight that confronts us in the mirror each morning and the young person that resides within. Frederick Buechner said that ‘Deep inside this wrecked and ravished hull there sails a young man still.’ May we are able to keep that positive outlook to the end.

Lord, our body feel worse when we think of all the things we used to do in the ‘good old days’ but can't do any more. We learn that it's much better to poke fun at oneself rather than grumble and complain. Arthritic joints, hearing and memory loss, and failing eyesight are no fun, but we can survive them by managing to see them, among other things and despite all, as desperately funny.

We pray that we keep our sense of humour. In this way may we be the delightful old folks who are a joy to be around. May we be the old man with a young mind and puckish wit, the kind of person which people love to be around. And be so much better than being a ‘grumpa,’ as one little girl described her gloomy grandfather.

Lord, we learn that we can’t control the deterioration of our vital organs, but we can control the age of our mind. May we face life in the right spirit, keep the mind young almost indefinitely. Help us to remember that the mind controls the activities and energies of all the rest of the body. It is the supreme organ. If we let the mind grow old, the body will grow old also.

Lord, we pray that we keep our mind young by cultivating a cheerful spirit, never allowing pessimism to gain the upper hand.

May we maintain a buoyant outlook on life. When the sun shines, let it shine on us. Grey days will come, but may we always think of the sunny days which must assuredly follow.

Lord, we pray that we can hang on to our sense of humour with both hands. The older we grow, the more we will need it. Because most of the neurotic wrecks one sees, and some of the mental ones, are the natural result of a morbid outlook on life.

Help us to keep an open, active mind. We cannot keep the mind young if we persist in looking at the gloomy side, or in closing it to new ideas, muffling it up in prejudices and stifling its enthusiasms.

Lord, losing the thrill and zest of life makes a man old. May we not lose the thrill of life and get old. May we have the sense of wonder at the beauty of a sunset, or the glory of heroism and self-sacrifice, or the intricate markings on a butterfly's wing, or the marvels of science, so that we do not become old.

We learn that humour is also a component of joy which is ‘the gigantic secret of the Christian . . . the dominant theme of Christian faith.’ May we be satisfied suddenly and perfectly by its creed joy which is something gigantic. and sadness is something special and small. May we have this faith which leads us to holy humour.

May we have the Faith puts our trust in God's wise providence, His compassionate, kind-hearted care, His unfailing love, His promise that someday He will take us to be with Him forever. May these be the infallible truths that sustain us, that enable us to rise joyfully each morning, and whatever we have to face throughout the day.

May we be like Israel’s prophet Habakkuk, who even with things against him is able to ‘turn cartwheels of joy to my Saviour God’.

Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!
"
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Reflection - Number Our Days - Ageless Delight
Source (book): "Teach Us to Number Our Days", Chapter 53, "Ageless Delight", Page 240.
By David Roper, Pastor, and regular and popular writer for Our Daily Bread.



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2018 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020

https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/04/reflection-songs-of-christmas-links.html
 

"Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part I - III (Links), posted on Wednesday, 09 December 2020
Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part I - III (Links), posted on Wednesday, 09 December 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part.html
 

Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part IV - V (Links), posted on Thursday, 22 April 2021
Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part IV - V (Links), posted on Thursday, 22 April 2021
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part_9.html
 

"Teach Us to Number Our Days", © 2008 by David Roper

Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 1 - 40 (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 1 - 40 (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 November 2021
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2021/11/reflection-number-our-days-chapter-1-40.html
 


Reference
[1] From "Teach Us to Number Our Days", Copyright © 2008 by David Roper, ISBN 978-981-11-7184-0, Chapter 53, "Ageless Delight", Page 240-245.

[268] Thomas Aquinas, Summer of the Summa, edited and annotated by Peter Kreeft (II-II, 148, 4, Thomas Gilby, translator).

[269] Ecclesiastes 12:3-5 The Message

[270] G. K. Chesterton, "Authority and the Adventurer," in Orthodoxy.

[271] Habakkuk 3:17-18 The Message


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