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Will You Wear Away Or Rust Away?

Which will it be for you? The choice is up to you.

Ragweed has been wreaking havoc on my sinuses this week. The first frost can’t come soon enough. This time of year reminds me of the aches and pains and sniffles of life.

When I was a young boy, I remember driving by this house in the country. Two elderly ladies were sitting on the front porch. And I remember Dad saying, “They are waiting for the other one to die.” I thought, how sad that is!

Then there’s my friend Forrest. He was like a grandfather to me. Forrest was always moving, always tinkering. One day we were talking and with a twinkle in his eye, he said something I’ll never forget. “I’d rather wear away than rust away.” I thought how wise that was!

Eventually, Forrest did wear away, but, he never lost that twinkle in his eye. It’s been years since that conversation, but I’ll never forget what he said.

At my last wellness visit, my doctor told me, “You know, we’re both on the back nine now.”

Yes, I’m getting older!

But is it time for a cart? No way! I think I’ll walk. I’m going to be like Forrest and wear away.

Which will it be for you? Wear away or rust away?

Daily Doable: Live your life like Forrest. Wear away!

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This Inspire Point and Daily Doable were brought to you by Tim Maudlin. Please allow me to introduce myself.

This article was originally published on my site at DoWhatYouCanNow.com