I am of an age when the 5 senses begin to
weaken. My eyesight has dimmed, my hearing is reduced, I can’t taste mild
flavors, I have lost my sensitive touch, and I do not smell as good as I used
to. However, my sense of humor has become keener. Now, more things in life seem
funny and jokes are funnier than they used to be. I think it is the wisdom that
comes with age that helps me understand that life is not all that serious. The
older I get, the more I enjoy life. I do not worry about what people think of
me. Who cares if they think I smell bad. I can’t smell myself so I am alright
with that.
We have more senses than the traditional five
and they get better with age. For example, common sense just gets better and
better as you get older. Experience teaches us to expect adversity and
conflict. It is part of life and we must accept the bitter with the sweet. We know
how to deal with the bitter without becoming disappointed and confused. We can
take a blow to our ego without giving up on life. I already mentioned sense of
humor. It may be the most valuable sense that we have. Funny how that works!
Dear Lance:
ReplyDeleteThe Tsar has found that common sense isn’t so common. So much so that what the world needs is UNcommon sense. Especially in WashDC. But of course, that place, which was built upon a swamp and still features plenty of swamp creatures, is a prime example of how greed overcomes common sense. Every time.
The Tsar’s Laws of Common Sense:
Common Sense – Common sense is not common. Often it is not appreciated either.
Common Sense (aka popular opinion) – Often as not, it is just common nonsense.
The Tsar believes that the diminution of the other senses can be a good thing. He no longer sees the dust on the mantle. He can tune out TVs. Everything now tastes the same so he has broadened what he can eat. Burns don’t hurt as much and he doesn’t have to wear deodorant any more.
It’s the circle of life.
TsarPat
Dear Tsar,
DeleteThanks for your uncommon comments. I hope you circle for a long, long time and get even more dizzy than you already are!