Two days ago, in my “Defining Moments” blog post, I declared my intention to commit to coasting after 70 years of climbing.
What do I mean by coasting? I mean I’m going to stop trying so hard to get everything right and I’m going to enjoy the ride more. It means that I’m going to believe that over my life I’ve built up enough energy and accomplishments to just let go and say “wheeeee! as I go coasting along. Coasting means that I stop worrying about what other people think or anything else, for that matter.
Coasting doesn’t mean that I stop trying; it just means that I really commit in a new way to an old resolution — to lose my investment in the outcome while remaining present and committed to the process.
Coasting sounds like more fun, doesn’t it? Let’s check out a definition of “coasting.”
As Mel Brooks might say, sorry about the word “creep.” Do you see coasting in my images for today?
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Sounds like a good day to be coasting, doesn’t it? Here’s what I find when I search for “coasting” on YouTube.
I look forward to your coasting comments, below.
Thanks to all who are coasting together with me, here and now, including YOU.
The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally 
You most certainly have earned the opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the ride of life, Ann!
It’s always fun coasting along with you, Mark!
Joan might appear to be coasting, but I think her mind stays busy processing the exciting sights and smells of her world. Except maybe when she sleeps? (Do cats dream?)
They do and thanks for this dream of a comment, Debbie!
You also achieved your goal of living near the water—another way you’ve reached the coast. Shostakovich found humor everywhere and I think there’s a lesson in that: never stop looking but also enjoy what comes.
That’s a very good point about Ann fulfilling her goal of moving near the water, Christopher. I often think of that move.
Thanks for coasting with me!
Joan looks so happy with her paws turned.up while snoozing. 🙂
Joan is very good at coasting!
enjoy coasting along! Life is too short to rush around!
Let’s all coast together, Carol anne!
I not only own my coasting, I am a member.
I am glad to be a member of your coasting club, beth!
Yep! I think coasting is an excellent idea! I’m right there with you. And I’d say that Joan has her coasting technique down pat!
We can all learn about coasting from each other, my friend!