I buy almond milk now, but almonds don't lactate so it's a mental conundrum for me. My stomach is more at ease though with my new found purchasing habits.
Milk is a vital thing for us mammals. It's one of the growing foundations for our body amidst a very vulnerable time of life. Distrust is a strong word, but I think adults that drink milk are wasting their time, efforts and money. I'd rather have a beer. If you know that movie, I like you. Like more than a friend.
Along with other benefits, milk strengthens bones. When this obvious fact comes up, there is always someone that says "I don't drink milk and I've never broken a bone!" followed by someone else saying "Dude, you better knock on wood." Very original thoughts there Debbie.
Back to the strengthing of bones though, once your skeleton has fully matured, you're generally good to go to frolic around this big blue rock.
I semi-recently bought a home and it was built in 1961. It was a good year for the grapes. A lady name Paulette lived here at one point. She bought some shoes in 1976 for $7.64. I found her processed check in the attic. Seems like a nice lady.
The fun part about owning an older home is the projects that come with it. I'm not being sarcastic here. You get to challenge your brain on all sorts of new tasks. How do you repair drywall? Hanging a floating shelf? I've never done these before.
With all these small renovations though, the reason it's a great little cottage is that it has good bones. So even as the aesthetics become dated and functioning parts wear out, the core of the establishment still stands strong.
People often make the same comparison with cars. "She's not pretty, but the engine runs great."
As evolved primates, we should be aware of the body to mind relationship in the same way. As we become more veteran, there may be more creaks and pops when we stand up, but if you've put in the time and work, that shouldn't have any influence on the basis of who you are.
Wrinkles, balding, greyness and decreased driving skills happen. It's a natural fact of life, but your positivity, perspective, attitude and emotional intelligence don't have to follow suit. Those are just a few aspects of what I deem as someone's foundational being, but you may and should have your own versions.
Whatever traits you define your personality by, take the time to invest in those. Read more books. Listen to podcasts. Mentally decide each day to form the habit of being positive. To name a few.
Wrapping up here, just because your body deteriorates, doesn't mean the moral bones of who you are, have to as well. Be intentional about mental upkeep. Yep.
Keep smilin'
JM
New in my life: Fantastically and unexpectedly, I'm looking to festoon in Wyoming as a personal goal. Parenting isn't limited to creating offspring. In a calculated effort, I'm outsourcing my interior design.
