I find that I am aging. Seems as though, it is a quiet, even somewhat sneaky process. Doesn't ask permission. Doesn't let me know it is going on. I got to thinking what else is sneaky and unannounced?
Quiet processes
Aging - always on but results can be a sudden surprise
Gain or losing social support, politics - he used to like me but now?
Gain or losing interest in a given topic or subject - I was hot on photography but now less so
Becoming more familiar with a subject or process - didn't realize how much I have learned about that
important deadlines passing - oops, I am now overdue
Unaware of increasing importance as a figurehead or symbol - I was a beginner but now I am a pillar
Quiet planning and preparation - didn't realize they had planned an ambush
Deliberate and non-deliberate quiet processes - some only happen because someone cares or desires while others, like aging, just slide along regardless
Funds, sums, accounts growing or shrinking - this Covid has stopped our spending - now look at the account balance
Knowledge, expertise growing or shrinking - I used to teach the subject but now I don't remember it
I said that ages ago and now, you are acting like it's hot news - I was excited about roping. I tried to get you to lasso but no. Now, you come along 'splaining the fun of roping!
