A complicated subject, to be sure. People say, “Age is just a number,” and that’s true. If you didn’t KNOW how old your were, what would you GUESS, based on how you feel?
My days vary. Sometimes I feel as I have ‘always’ felt – raring to go with lots of stuff on my to-do list, and usually choosing to do FUN stuff, rather than the SHOULD-DO’s, grudgingly doing the HAVE-TO’s. Other days I’m creaky, sounding like popcorn as I get up, sit down, or try to do my exercises for the day.
Age boils down to health and attitude. Working to get as healthy as you can, be it losing the lard, as I am, gradually; exercising and being conscious of keeping moving, also as I am, in an effort to keep it all in working order, as flexible as you can be, as strong, and as protected with good balance so you don’t fall on your head – are all things that lead to an attitude that allows you to make the most of each day.
If you THINK you’re old, you ARE. I joke about it, but inside, where it matters, I still feel young. I still dream of things I want to do and learn. I’m still trying new things. I take joy in diving into a favorite book or a new one. I’m transported back to where I was when I first heard a song, getting out of my chair to bop along to a favorite. I see pictures and photographs that I identify with, again making me feel as young as I would like to be.
I have things that give me joy – writing this blog and looking for more things to share with you, and spending time in my art room, trying a new technique, trying to learn a new skill, playing with colors and shapes…
So, first – try the best you are able on your health. Second, work on your attitude. Live the best life possible, stuffing as much love, joy, and laughter into it as you can in the time allowed.
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I agree with your sentiments. Plus, if you THINK you’re old, you going to be old. I still listen to music that I did when I was a teenager. Same for movies. It’s not that I haven’t grown, it’s that I kept those likes along with me on this ride called life.
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I do, too. I think it’s a healthy attitude.
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I agree with you,Linda. Age boils down to health and attitude. Working to get as healthy as you can,. I get up, sit down, or try to do my exercises for the day. Always doing exercises. protected with good balance so you don’t fall on your head . You always think iam young not a old.
Life is Not about waiting for the
. Strom to pass ..
It’s about learning to dance in the rain.
Laughter is the brush that sweeps the cowbes from your heart. Very interesting thought. Best wishes,Linda.
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I appreciate your comments, Raj. There is much in life we cannot control. Attitude and trying to get as healthy as possible are two things we CAN. Thanks for writing.
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I inspiring you. You are most welcome. You agree with my little & poor comment. ,Linda!
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Of course I do!
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Thanks,Linda! My English is very poor. U understand my English language. When I comment to u! 😔
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Your English is amazingly good. I feel like an idiot because I only speak English. You should be proud of yourself.
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Thank you so much,Linda! 🙂 But your language is very good. You speek & write very well. You speek speedly & Ezee.
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Thank you, Raj. That means a lot.
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Yes,my dear it’s lots. U understand my language.
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Thanks!
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