A wise old woman.

...is what I want to be one day.  I can only hope.

In the meantime, I try to remind myself from time to time what a wise old woman like "myself" would tell her grandchildren or great-grandchildren if they were wrapped up in the stresses of everyday life.  I'd tell them to stop and breathe.  I'd tell them to stop and think, "What's the worst thing that can happen here," and that usually reminds you that whatever you're stressed about isn't that important afterall.  I would tell them to remember the Serenity Prayer, "God grand me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change hte things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."  I would tell them to remember time moves faster and faster...and faster and faster...so try to "live" each moment.  That's not to say each moment will be enjoyable, but try to be concious of your life.  I would tell them that frame of mind almost always impacts outcome in a significant way, so you win by being positive.  I'm a pretty wise old woman, huh?  Just reminding myself today...