Up, down, up. And middle-age is the bottom of the U. That's what this study of 2 million people says. As you move into your 40's, you're more likely to feel more and more depressed. For women in America 44 is the worst, for men 53. Then as you continue to grow older, you also grow happy again, much like when you were 20 or so.
They say the reason may be as we get older we finally come to grips with not achieving our high expectations.
That makes sense -- as you take the pressure off, you lighten up and get happier. Gee, if only you could live your whole life with the pressure off, no matter what the expectations. If only happiness wasn't dependent on expectations or stage of life...
Then Jesus said,
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. -- Matthew 11.28-29
Very relaxing thanks.
Posted by: jim mynatt | Thursday, February 07, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Gary I really like your morning show. I am 60 yrs old, and have been a missionary overseas for over twenty years. My last year over in Papua New Guinea, 2005 my wife of 31 years died there. When my daughter came soon after to help me to come back to the states, she introduced me to "You lifted me up -more then I can be" by Sela. That song has meant much to me. The Lord has blessed me now with a new Godly wife. Her name is Marilyn. Thanks Gary for the idea several mornings ago to get several different valentine cards and then put them at several places where sweetheart will find them. I let my imagination run with that a little and "BOY DID I HAVE FUN WITH THE RESULTS!!!" Briefly I got three cards suspended them from the ceiling on a thread in a speacial place. Marilyn really enjoyed it finding two in the middle of the night. It was great. Thanks Gary
Lord Gary Lord Bless You in your ministry
Gene Ahrens
Posted by: Gene Ahrens | Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 08:31 PM