What is Renewing for You?
Three movies that I found uplifting were: It’s a Wonderful Life with James Stewart, Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg, and Mamma Mia with Meryl Streep. I have repeatedly watched all three movies, because they were uplifting and fun. I love musicals and good endings so the last two fit both standards easily. Heavy duty movies with adventure and mystery are often too realistic and downers for me. At this point in life, I want uplifting and renewing entertainment.
Learning new things is great fun and renew me. I enjoy taking classes and going to group events where I am stimulated mentally. With the craze of “on line” learning opportunities” I am jumping on board. Certainly different for those of us who have learned everything in person attending countless classes over the years. I must say they are fun, but I miss developing personal connections with my classmates. Most of them, I will never meet or see in person. It’s sad and the biggest drawback to on line learning.
Several of my friends are long distance bicycle riders; others are into tennis and running marathons. Again these physical endeavors are providing renewal for them. Workout gyms, YMCA’s, sports centers, and health sites are popping up all over. Summer sports draw us out to connect with one another and develop new interests like traveling or music.
I wish my parents had the money to give me piano lessons. The closest I came to learning it as a child was to a short class using a cardboard keyboard. No sound coming from the piano didn’t help and after memorizing the keys, the thrill was over. I have always continued loving the sound of piano music.
As an adult raising children and being a full time mom put the lessons on the side burner for years, but now I will attempt playing whenever I want a sense of freedom or relaxation. Music can be exhilarating to say the least. I am now trying to learn a guitar. It is slow going and my fingers are not sure how to maneuver the frets.
What is renewing for you? Is it reading a good book or traveling the world over? Is it a daily workout with friends? Is it learning something new and different? Is it doing something easy like watching a movie? Do you like to play an instrument and use it as a “go to” for relaxation? Are you happy to play with the grandkids or coach a team?
Enjoy the season; find joy in the small things. “Delight in Living”