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I\u2019ve come to a point in my life where it has finally dawned on me that my shadow is taller than my soul. My life expectancy is about 84 years, take away the 49 years and that leaves approximately 35 years. As I get older, I\u2019ll get slower and weaker both physically and mentally. It\u2019s a real shame that life doesn\u2019t reach mid point and then start going backwards – having a mind and body that starts getting fitter, stronger and faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have been flirting with a mid-life crisis. I wanted my nose pieced when I was 18 but never got round to it. Tattoos weren\u2019t really a thing in the late 80\u2019s unless you were a criminal or a sailor of some sort. Or a very avant-guard artist and these people were few and far between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the last few months I have thought about painting my nails, nose piercings and tattoos but being a clich\u00e9 – so well warn that it is a staple of crappy sitcoms – isn\u2019t something I want to be. What I do want to be is a better husband and father. So instead of a selfish introverted \u201cphase\u201d that is basically just shouting \u201cLOOK AT ME!\u201d over and over I need to become more attuned to the needs of those around me, while balancing that with my own needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will be times when these \u201cneeds\u201d diverge and can\u2019t be reconciled. With lots of love, empathy and listening I\u2019m sure they can be negotiated and over time everyone gets all of what they need and most of what they want; the bits missed out on being less important anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So instead of painted nails – an open mind. Instead of a nose ring – open ears. Instead of leaving for another women\/family – being a better husband and father. Instead of a fast car\/motorbike – better engines for when you guys go karting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lets do this mid-life crisis!
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