What Is, Is — Getting More Philosophical As I Age

I’m more that halfway through my life now, almost 59 years of age, post menopausal, and living an excellent life, in many ways. In my past there have been problems, ‘issues’ that could have ruined my sense of peace in life, but I am going well, even with those awful things that are there.

As I’ve aged, I’ve been moving more and more toward a Stoic attitude to life. I do the best I can for myself and for others, I try not to take on problems that aren’t actually mine to take on. I try to think before I act, I try to be brave and to step when I…