BADDA BOOM! by Frances Kennedy franceskennedy782@gmail com
Humans love offering advice; the best often comes from lessons learned pain- fully. Admitting one’s own folly is unden- iably difficult. But think of it this way: Are you really to blame for being wrong if you cannot know any better? Aristotle
believed the universe revolved around the Earth, but we still manage to hold him in high regard. All this to say, be very wary: FB is rife with AI pitches to invest $365 CAD to secure a tidy annuity. Surely, we can trust our most reputable Canadians, right? Wrong! I stand accused. Sadly, too many can’t or won’t admit their folly, and the scammers leverage silence. We shouldn’t shun our responsibility to shield others by hiding in the shadows of shame. The fault lies in our unwillingness to admit it. It’s humbling, but it’s well-earned advice! Further to that is this: When we let go of the importance of being right, we no longer seek confirmation to fill our ego’s needs. We become more open-minded and less loud. When challenged, we listen and respond with questions and then assess with discernment the validity of another opinion. It’s appalling to read the preposterous political posts (despite fact-checking) on social media that persuade no one. According to the Wall Street Journal, the market for longer life is booming— no doubt! The longevity movement’s most ardent advocates are the Baby Boomers, vested as ever, in transforming the stage of life we occupy. While a physician-scientist dismissed the anti-aging trend as absurd, he acknowledged that our refusal to accept the infirmities of previous generations that come with aging can be resisted! WooHoo! This incites my favourite question: What’s your next big thing? Why do I ask? Richard Bolles, a thought leader and personal mentor, wrote The Three Boxes of Life in 1978. Soon after, ‘learning, working, and playing’ became an obsolete concept. Since then, we have integrated all three throughout our lives, which, I believe, contributes to our healthy longevity. This story is apropos and intriguing: “At seventy-two, you’re supposed to fade away. My daughter had my Golden Years all scheduled. So I took my life savings and lit a match.” Clara was a Head Nurse in the ER for forty-five years. When she retired, the silence was deafening. Under the helm of the founder’s grandson, her local diner was failing. She became a partner, and voila! Albeit that’s a big leap, consider that adopting a rescue can be as rewarding! Let me rephrase the question so not to imply a passionate mission is mandatory. What is your ‘raison d’etre’, your reason for being here and now? Raison d’etre calls up our aliveness and keeps our spirits bright. Enjoy peace, joy, and laughter over the holidays and a happy and healthy 2026! As Albert Einstein once opined: ‘When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change’. Badda Bing!
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