Just in Time Reading

I just finished reading the The Age of Miracles by Marianne Williamson.  I am on a quest for spiritual enlightenment, so when I hear a quote by an individual that resonates with me, I take the time to seek out their publications.  I can’t even tell you how I heard of Marianne Williamson.  It could have been a name drop or a segment from Oprah.  I don’t remember, but what matters is I do find Marianne’s writings very enlightening, especially this particular book.

Being a middle-aged woman who has a sudden urgency about living my life to the fullest, this book hit close to home.  The Age of Miracles reinforces the inner voice in me that says life is not over after the midlife.  And maybe, I don’t have as much time as I have had before, or perhaps I have even more than I could ever expect.  What counts is how the time I have now, in this moment, is utilized.  Am I using it to serve others, or am I using it to feel happy in my own skin?  Do I accept me for being me? 

The Age of Miracles is a reflection of us individually and as a generation.  Our generation had so much hope, wanted to change the world so badly.  But with all our protests, we helped to damage the world almost close to non-repair.  Change is possible though, we again can be the generation to affect that change.  We can actually save the world this time around, and save our own individual spirits in the process.

 No more ‘me generation’ mentality.  We are all in this together, and the miracle can be what was meant to be, as we have aged and have learned so much along the way.  I do believe I will be reading this book more than once, maybe even more than twice.  I hope you will, too.