Our age is of the great reality checks of life. When we're young, it's all about celebration and excitement for what's ahead. As we age, our perspective sometimes shifts, and the number on the cake can become a reminder of all that's behind us.
A few years ago, a "your life in weeks" calendar became popular, as it showed in stark contrast what was behind versus what was ahead. For some, it created a sense of urgency to make the remaining weeks count.
Around that time, I heard a reference to a month of your life perspective, and this really resonated with me. With a quick calculation (current age/projected age x 52), I find I'm in my second week of August.
I'm still in my summer - woo-hoo! I know that fall - which I love - is ahead. And the thought of my November and December brings me peace.
Seeing my projected lifespan this way makes me think about my healthspan - what am I doing now to help me enjoy the coming months as much as possible?
It also makes me be more intentional with my time, especially around the relationships I nurture, the worries I carry, and the experiences I seek.
Time is not a renewable resource and visualizing it this way has helped me to be more intentional with how I spend it!
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