Ruach

When I was a kid, a really young kid, whatever space of time I was living in had a certain forever feel to it.  I can remember summer vacation between first and second grade.  It wasn’t really vacation as much as just another phase of my then short life.

Transitioning back to school had a real air of adventure.  Something new was happening, different and exciting. 

As things moved along those transitions still came, and hopefully will come, upon me. The thing is, they seem to come less and less frequently since that oh so long time ago. 

My next big transition in life will most likely be retirement.  At the earliest that’s probably 11 years away.   Think about that.  Two whole lifetimes as long as that kid that looked forward to going back to school!  Yet by the time I get there I know these next 11 years will feel about the same as that long ago summer felt like when it was over, so very fleeting.

Another funny thing.  That oh so long time ago when summer felt like it would never end… feels like yesterday.