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Avoid the ‘slippery slope’ and instead age well, even improve and grow
Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 8 10:01am | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
Gravity has been with us since before we were born.
We live in a world of up and down, down and up, and that is crucial for life to exist.
Dancers, athletes, martial artists learn to use gravity as an energy source.
We don't want to slip down the slope, but I think we can learn to use the slope and enjoy gently weaving around the hill.
One thing I've noticed is that the very active elderly live in homes of minimal clutter. It seems they have decided what to do, and have set up their environment for it.
I struggle to do the same; it's a daily task, weaving my best life today.
When our living space is open and needed objects are accessible, it's a lot easier to move through the day. (Maybe even adding a few extra reps to my squats.)
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"We don't want to slip down the slope, but I think we can learn to use the slope and enjoy gently weaving around the hill."
I appreciate this imagery.
Some days I feel pushed down the hill by others who don't understand the difference between dementia and choosing a slower lifestyle than I had when I was younger.
I've taken off the metaphorical skis and choose to enjoying walking rather than flying through life. Partly because health demands the change and partly because I'm (finally!) willing to understand - and enjoy - the necessity of it.
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There’s something about lack of clutter that is so calming.
Knowing I’m going to have to give it all up eventually makes it easier to discard, give it away, or not bring it into the house in the first place. I’m 73 and looking toward the downward “weave” with pleasure.