Hey would you do me a favor, I woke up in the morning and looked at my reflection in the mirror. My hair is grayer, wrinkles around my eyes are more pronounced, and I could feel something was wrong with this picture.
I went to grab a cup of coffee, but when I got to the kitchen table, it felt like something had changed again. It wasn’t just because of what was happening behind me. The chair next to mine had just been vacated by someone who left their jacket on the seat before they walked away for good.
If you could do me a favor?
So, I’m writing this story in the hope that someone will read it, and remind me, when I can’t remember my name or where I live or what day today is; so if you could do me a favor and tell me my name at least, then that would mean a lot!
I am over sixty, and I feel like 20. Growing old Gracefully
Advice from the professionals:
You know what they say, ‘time waits for no man.’ Sure, you cannot avoid the aging process, but you do have some level of control when it comes to how you age. Successful aging isn’t just about luck; in fact, there are specific steps that you can take today to influence how well you age in the future. The following ten tips will help you age gracefully as you support your overall well-being.
Learn To Stay Positive
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Carrying around negativity can threaten your health and encourage the aging process. Think about instances when you were stressed and upset – did you experience any physical symptoms? Research suggests that there’s a direct link between negative thinking patterns and the development of health complications. Do not harbor feelings of hostility and anger, as multiple studies have linked these factors to an increased risk of dementia, heart disease, and stroke.
Personal goal setting is vital throughout life – helping you find purpose and meaning. When you set goals, you naturally increase your level of motivation, pushing you to do more.
As you set and reach your goals, you’ll focus on the most meaningful aspects of your life. It’s all about reinventing yourself, looking forward to the days ahead. As you reach different stages in your life, set new goals to live a fulfilling and positive life. Read more here
I am a Grandmother with many challenges and my days is full of these things, but that’s just the way it is for us older ladies.
As my Life is moving quickly, I want to enjoy it with peace. Still, every day is full of challenges and new opportunities to live fully in the present moment.
Life is good–There’s more to life than what meets the eye. Even when you can’t see it, the sun is always burning and the stars are always shining. The world is spinning and you’re grounded on the earth. Crystals are hiding in ordinary stones!
No age of life is inglorious. Youth has its merits, but living to a ripe old age is the true statement of value. Aging is the road that we take to discern our character. Fame and fortune can elude us, but character is immortal. We must encounter a sufficient variety of experiences including both failures and accomplishments in order to gain nobility of character.”
― Dead Toad Scrolls
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