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Feeling untethered

Posted by thisismarilynb @thisismarilynb, Dec 31, 2025

Now that I have reached the age of 91, I have this feeling of being untethered. That is the only way I can describe it. In my 70's and 80's, I felt a feeling of permanence. But it is gone now. I wonder if it because our bodies are not designed to live much past 90. Right now I am fortunate to be healthy, live independently, drive my car and make all my own decisions. But I still feel death is out there. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but soon. Does anyone else feel that way?

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blm1007blm1007 | @blm1007blm1007 | 2 days ago
In reply to @greengold "@blm1007blm1007 thank you for your response. I have started sharing traditional recipes, making them with grandchildren...." + (show)
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@blm1007blm1007
thank you for your response. I have started sharing traditional recipes, making them with grandchildren.
That is just one loss amongst many , and when we are fortunate to live a long life, it entails the realization the we don't have the feelings of permanence and groundedness that we had in our 60's and 70's, but a feeling untetheredness as we go into advanced age. We have to find other ways that fit with our decreasing energy (mental and physical) to stay connected, relevant and still engaged with living. I am just starting to explore how I will do that.

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@greengold Yes, that's the key " stay connected, relevant and still engaged with living. "
Barbara

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