Hey, everyone. I hope you are having a great week. My topic for today is women.
As I have gotten older, my line of thought about women has changed considerably. When I was young they were certainly fascinating and a little scary. Then when I got married I was focused on the one lady and supporting my family, with all the struggles attendant on that occupation.
Now, in my latter days, I meditate some on women and their role in this world. I hope that you can hear what I'm saying without thinking I mean something else. I see women now as something pretty awesome in a sort of spiritual sense. They are a haven of warmth and comfort in a cruel world. Sometimes, when a man has been dealing with the hardness of the world, a woman's softness, a kind word, a gentle touch, they can make all the difference.
I see women and I wonder about their courage and perseverance. I see a woman who hangs in there with a no-good husband and tries to give their kids a life. Maybe she is powerless, to a certain extent, to improve their lot noticeably, financially or otherwise. I see a long-suffering face, I see the patience, the kindness and the love. I just have to marvel.
Sometimes I'll see a young woman when I'm out in town. I'll notice the good looks, the health, the confidence. I will see that sweet fire and the twinkle and life in the eyes. And I will marvel. Yes, my friend, if a woman like this chooses to give herself to you, do you comprehend how precious such a thing is? Probably not. When a woman has given you her love, do you know that she has given you that which is most dear to her?
That same woman then, later in life, decides to give birth to your children. This is something that boggles the mind at my age. When we are young we are so concerned with the struggle and the battle that we don't see the magnitude of the events that are happening, except in the most general way.
Here's the tough part, guys. This same woman, your best friend and companion in the war of life, gets older. Sometimes, you grow apart. Problems with health, kids, grandkids, money and the disappointments of life can lead us to take our bitterness out on our spouse. It's common for older folks to seek a younger mate than the one they have. I know that any woman, or man, is capable of anything. It's only by the grace of God that any marriage stays together. That doesn't make it right to dump someone for a change in their looks. All I'm saying is that as I age, I think about women differently.
Do I still find ladies attractive? Certainly. My point is merely that if all you see is the shell, you are just a shell yourself. For instance, a woman is a package of personality, mind, character, spirit, looks, her body and her faults. There are other parts to the package. As she ages she will certainly improve in some areas and will go downward in others, as will any man. My wife's 'package' has improved over the decades. Considerably. We fought like cats and dogs for years after we got married. Then it seemed as though we just couldn't see many things significant enough to fight about anymore.
In summation, as I wrap up this rather intimidating post which I hardly feel qualified to write, let me say that if a woman has given you her love, you have probably had just about the best thing that this life has to offer. Why are you on this quest?
From the Author's Green Retreat, I'm CE Wills.
As I have gotten older, my line of thought about women has changed considerably. When I was young they were certainly fascinating and a little scary. Then when I got married I was focused on the one lady and supporting my family, with all the struggles attendant on that occupation.
Now, in my latter days, I meditate some on women and their role in this world. I hope that you can hear what I'm saying without thinking I mean something else. I see women now as something pretty awesome in a sort of spiritual sense. They are a haven of warmth and comfort in a cruel world. Sometimes, when a man has been dealing with the hardness of the world, a woman's softness, a kind word, a gentle touch, they can make all the difference.
I see women and I wonder about their courage and perseverance. I see a woman who hangs in there with a no-good husband and tries to give their kids a life. Maybe she is powerless, to a certain extent, to improve their lot noticeably, financially or otherwise. I see a long-suffering face, I see the patience, the kindness and the love. I just have to marvel.
Sometimes I'll see a young woman when I'm out in town. I'll notice the good looks, the health, the confidence. I will see that sweet fire and the twinkle and life in the eyes. And I will marvel. Yes, my friend, if a woman like this chooses to give herself to you, do you comprehend how precious such a thing is? Probably not. When a woman has given you her love, do you know that she has given you that which is most dear to her?
That same woman then, later in life, decides to give birth to your children. This is something that boggles the mind at my age. When we are young we are so concerned with the struggle and the battle that we don't see the magnitude of the events that are happening, except in the most general way.
Here's the tough part, guys. This same woman, your best friend and companion in the war of life, gets older. Sometimes, you grow apart. Problems with health, kids, grandkids, money and the disappointments of life can lead us to take our bitterness out on our spouse. It's common for older folks to seek a younger mate than the one they have. I know that any woman, or man, is capable of anything. It's only by the grace of God that any marriage stays together. That doesn't make it right to dump someone for a change in their looks. All I'm saying is that as I age, I think about women differently.
Do I still find ladies attractive? Certainly. My point is merely that if all you see is the shell, you are just a shell yourself. For instance, a woman is a package of personality, mind, character, spirit, looks, her body and her faults. There are other parts to the package. As she ages she will certainly improve in some areas and will go downward in others, as will any man. My wife's 'package' has improved over the decades. Considerably. We fought like cats and dogs for years after we got married. Then it seemed as though we just couldn't see many things significant enough to fight about anymore.
In summation, as I wrap up this rather intimidating post which I hardly feel qualified to write, let me say that if a woman has given you her love, you have probably had just about the best thing that this life has to offer. Why are you on this quest?
From the Author's Green Retreat, I'm CE Wills.
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