I CHOSE YOU ONCE; I CHOOSE YOU NOW.

I am so old, experienced considerable, read copiously, still learn persistently. I think 70,000 thought each day. At its peak my brain’s memory capacity was trillions of bytes of information and equivalent to 450 years of memory. My summit years for acute memory were my 20s. Now my brain does not recall some/many experiences. Relating this to ageing, I have felt sorry for myself. Neurons fail, and memories fade. On the other hand, I learn that my system chooses the experiences that it will cement into long term memory. Darling Christine, I will always remember you. I chose you once. I choose you now.

BALANCING STONES

I enjoy seeing these creations. I have tried my hand at it, and been moderately successful.

The image of balancing stones offers diverse spiritual interpretations. In Christian theology, Jesus Christ is likened to a cornerstone, the foundation of believers' lives (Ephesians 2:19-22; Matthew 7:24-27). This emphasizes the importance of building one's life on Christ's teachings for stability amid life's challenges. Buddhism sees the image as a metaphor for inner balance and ethical living, while Taoism aligns it with harmony and the Tao. New Age spirituality emphasizes personal growth and holistic well-being. While Christianity roots in faith in Christ, Buddhism and Taoism focus on inner balance, and New Age spirituality on individual empowerment.

 

Ephesians 2:19-22: "Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit."

Matthew 7:24-27:"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

MY MEDICAL SERVICES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

MEDICAL SERVICES 

 

One aspect of my life in these years, is my relationships with medical specialists. Last Thursday I met with my rheumatologist. Tomorrow (Tuesday) it’s orthodontist time. Wednesday my ophthalmologist will laser my recently implanted lenses. Thursday, my endocrinologist and I have a consultation. These are my current medical amigos. I have not yet mentioned my cardiologist and dermatologist. I may think of one or two others that for the moment, I have forgotten. I trust each of them. I know them.

These interventions and remedial clinicians are available to me not because I can afford them, but rather, because of MSP, our provincial Medical Services Plan covers my health care costs. MSP is the health insurance program managed by the government for residents of British Columbia, Canada. MSP pays for things like doctor's appointments, appointments with specialist doctors, and hospital stays. My family doctor has referred me to each of these specialists at a time of my need. I am deeply appreciative of the help given to me and satisfied with it.