I am not the same person I was 30 years ago

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We are different people at different stages of our lives. I am reminded of this when I talk occasionally long distance to my siblings. In my mind I still have my younger brother pigeon-holed. He is humble, respectful, open to suggestions, flexible and not easily offended.
But no, it seems I am talking to a completely different person now. He is talkative, dogmatic, judgemental and opinionated! How I miss the younger version! 🙂
My wife when she comes off the phone with her mother. ‘she still thinks I am 10 years old’ . So parents still see us, as their little kids?
My 30 year old self- excitementaholic, drinker, smoker, gambler, where’s the coolest gig in town ? I wanna go tonight! Church is a bore. God is for oldies like my parents.
My 60 year old self- reflectaholic, catholicaholic, trying to make sense of my past, trying to not worry too much about my future, guilt-ridden, regrets I have too many, still love music though. I am very happy to stay at home now. its not boring at all.
 
Great to hear! It is edifying to hear how the Holy Spirit works in the lives of our brothers and sisters. I’m only 25 and have changed so much in the past hear, and God is still working on me! Getting baptized this Easter Vigil.
It is nice to have others like yourself that serve as a true testament to the faith.
 
It is important to remember that we each grow. Our parents will not always be around. Being part of a military family means that I seldom saw or see siblings. There is actually only one time that we were together as a family, long enough for a photo, although we all come from the same set of parents.
Visiting my mother, at the age of thirty, she actually asked me if I could safely go to the hairdresser’s by myself. This is the same woman who had me shopping for groceries in Tokyo independently before the age of 12. On another occasion, when my now deceased brother was visiting, even though he knew I knew the self defense techniques necessary to care of myself, he asked that I honor her wishes by not going out after dark by myself.
As time passes, we do change. Some of us learn new skills or trades, and may have earned college degrees. Family members may have fallen on hard times. Our life experiences, including the people met on our journey, affect how we view things. Family members may become strangers when we fail to keep in touch.
 
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