Forging Ahead!
Apr 18th, 2008 by Jeannie
“It isn’t where you came from; it’s where you’re going that counts.”
……said Singer, Ella Fitzgerald
Recently I had the opportunity to see the stage presentation “Ella” at the Repertory Theater in St. Louis. It was an amazing show, and portrayed legendary singer, Ella Fitzgerald, not only singing her way through most of the show, but reminiscing about her life, and deciding to mend some relationships before it was too late.
Ms. Fitzgerald’s quote, illustrates her philosophy about life and is no doubt a secret to her success. The idea of looking forward, is not always popular with the elderly, but the ability to live in the present, not the past, and to look forward to the future, is certainly a key to happiness. Taking time to enjoy the moment and making plans for the future, rather than brooding over the past, is a practice that people of all ages can benefit from.
