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Two days ago I was out walking with my dog Hazel, and an image of myself came to me: An old man with his walking stick and his dog, walking briskly across a field.
I realized that I had not updated my self image in quite a while. In my 60s I looked as if I was in my early 50s, but now in my mid-70s my beard is grey, my hair is almost gone and my face is wrinkled. I will not pass for “middle-aged” much longer, if at all.
And then I remembered some of my wonderful friends, people who were in their 70s and 80s when I was in my 20s and 30s. Even as they aged they were lively, happy, creative and self-directed, and they taught me a lot that makes me who I am today. I feel so close to them that it’s as if we last talked yesterday.
So there you have it: I can be one of them, too…and I am!
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Beautiful story. Thank you!
Very wise. Thank you for sharing your beautiful & uplifting insights.
Love this response... and try to follow with the same attitude....I feel fortunate that my deceased husband was 21 years older than me because I remember how he was in different situations(He was very young for his when he passed...91yrs) his uncle was 102yrs!)....I am learning not to panic and to roll with the punches....and carry on doing what I love to do(Painting) and the rest is less important...just have a good professional accountant, a good professional financial advisor & lawyer and carry on living how you want. Most of my friends are younger than me and I enjoy them very much as long they don't interfere with creating time and they understand and are very tolerant of me. I am so lucky. Makes up for any unwellness that gets in the way. Sorry to go on and on...but attitude is so important in life.
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I love it Ed! My role models have always been strong women who kept on going in spite of age and adversity. One of my gardening mentors of 20 years died last Winter at the age of 94. Now someone told me she sees as her gardening mentor - I hope I can keep going for another 20 years like Jean did!
Sue