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@riverdawn I'm sorry you find getting older something to "hate." My very wise Mom viewed her life as "chapters" and when loss of my Dad, of her health and her abilities closed a chapter, she simply started writing a new one. In her final chapter, after she could no longer travel, or even walk, she learned to watercolor. She recreated scenes she remembered from her travels. I try to adopt this philosophy as well.
Here are ways I adapt:
I try to be grateful every day for what I have, and stop worrying about what I have lost.
I work hard to keep learning.
I meet new people - this means I have to leave my "nest" and go where people are, but there is an endless amount to be learned by talking/listening to new folks. Often a simple smile and "How are you doing?" can start a conversation.
I appreciate. Creation, modern science and medicine, the stunning accomplishments of Olympic athletes, my place in the wide world.
I reach out to help others.
I accept. My limitations, help from others, that the world is changing around me.
Can you think of one thing you can do, as you age, that might help you to find happiness?
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@sueinmn I like what you say...I just turned 87yrs and I try to keep on painting and planning shows...am grateful for everyday I can work on my project even tho' it means I have to be a little anti-social sometimes..because I triage my energy and my time to work.I am lucky my friends respect my social decisions and remain my friends..with age I am finding a sort of respect from people that was unexpected...so I feel responsible and more grown-up in my 'old age"! My only angst is that I'll out live my $$ and that might be hard....but we'll see..maybe I'll be rich & famous by then. Who knows?
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@sueinmn Thank you. My whole life has been a physical struggle because i have very low energy (epstein-barr positive but have not pursued a chronic fatigue diagnosis) and i have had untreatable depression since age 26, after my second child. The new meds out that do help me, cause tremors and i have to quit taking them. For most of my life, every big event has to be planned with rests and naps so i can attend. And keeping my fingers crossed that i can hold it together. I want to apologize that my attitude in the post may reflect this. Yes, when i have energy, i go out and socialize. Otherwise, i have many hobbies here at home and there is always READING!! Have a nice day. 🙂