For me, a rich life is one in which I can genuinely say "I am happy." I have that now, even at an age at which many people feel irrelevant. A lot of my happiness could be in my regularly challenging myself, the most recent of these challenges was to play violin for a xmas concert in an orchestra, which I had not done in 52 years! It was very difficult, I practiced a couple hours every day to do this, and managed to know where we were in the music for all four pieces, and to play most of it very well. I relearned and awful lot about playing the violin, and for that I am grateful. I've also got Tai Chi to strive to be better at, and two wonderful daughters.
Merry Christmas to you all.
Love that shot of the puppy in a lap!
It is the genuine part that is hard to achieve. Lot's of ways to fake it, but none of them are lasting.
That is so awesome that you were willing and able to play in the orchestra!!!
It was very exciting! I can't wait to do it again! I know more about how to get ready now. I had to work quite hard, because we only had three rehearsals, and the music was surprisingly difficult.