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Please Share 3 Things You Appreciate about Being Old

Posted by Miriam, Volunteer Mentor @mir123, Nov 27, 2025

It's Thanksgiving, so I'm looking at the positive. Some folks don't like the word "old" but I don't mind it. You can substitute "aging" if you prefer! I'm thrilled to be 71 and looking at 72. Due to serious health concerns in my youth I never expected to make it this far. So here goes--and I hope you can join in.

My Three Positive Things

1. I know what my ethics and beliefs are, and I'm no longer worried I might betray them because of outside pressure.
2. I can tell a good story based on life experience.
3. I'm less self critical. My mom told me that if she made a mistake she'd say "you're so clumsy" to herself. When she turned 80 she changed and told herself "you're doing great!"

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lulululu | @lulululu | 13 hours ago
In reply to @zu53 "I don’t find anything enjoyable about getting old, let’s say. I’m 72 and had an interesting..." + (show)
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I don’t find anything enjoyable about getting old, let’s say. I’m 72 and had an interesting life, lot of sports, artistic activities, lived in other countries, worked in my profession, etc … now I find that I’ve to take care of my body : TKR due to sporting, stomach issues due to “all tissues oxidizes”, trouble to sleep, etc. All the joy that my grandchildren give me is opaqued by “I can’t do it anymore” mining sports … almost nothing gets better 🫤 and being a female, aesthetically speaking, it’s a calamity! Good vibes to all of you 😊

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@zu53 so sorry. I certainly realize we certainly don’t move like we used to there are things I never had time for and now can embrace. My spouse has Alzheimer’s and he is my focus. I worked until I was 72.

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