Please Share 3 Things You Appreciate about Being Old

Happy Thanksgiving! That's a great positive spin on things. I'm not quite 72 yet, but I totally agree with being less self-critical, I wish I'd learned that earlier, honestly. My own three would be:
1. You finally have the time to read all those books you bought decades ago.
2. Less FOMO because you realize most things are just variations on things you’ve already experienced.
3. You can wear literally whatever you want, clothes stop being a uniform.
That freedom is pretty chill.

1. I worry less about how I look to others. Dress for how you are comfortable. It's not a fashion parade!
2. My memory may or may not be accurate, and that's okay.
3. There is more time to sit and savor everything, from a sunset to a good cup of coffee. Less pressure to be always on the go.
Ginger

Happy Thanksgiving.

I love being elderly at 77.

I really don't mind much except the ever increasing doctor appointments.

I enjoy dressing for comfort and doing what I want when I want.

@marcoye939 I love this! Thank you! I really agree with your three.

Hi! Happy Thanksgiving! I am 81 and some of my favorite things about aging are:
1. Not worrying about being judged for what I'm wearing, or is my hair done, or am I slightly overweight, or if I have makeup on. (Never wear it anymore!)
2. Not feeling guilty if I'm not being "productive". I can just sit around and do nothing if I like.
3. Eyesight and hearing may be going, but I believe God did this for us as we age, so we don't see all the wrinkles on our faces, or the dusty furniture. We can also take out those hearing aids and escape into blissful silence when we want. 🙂

This is a wonderful Thanksgiving discussion.

I am 73-years-old so I think I qualify to add to this discussion. I am grateful for

1. my family including humans and four-legged members.
2. the medical care I've received that allows me to see with clarity, listen with hearing aids, and stay active despite osteoarthritis.
3. the wisdom that comes with age.

I'm in my early 60s so not sure if that qualifies as "old" to people here, though it sure does to my nieces and nephews!

1. Not being afraid to ask for help. Used to have too much pride and NEVER reached out to anyone even when I should have.

2. Being more of an "open book." Letting people get to know the "real" me more than just a curated version of me.

3. Feeling music much more deeply. Used to just listen but now a lot of music moves me emotionally

Love the sharing! I’m 71, here are my three -
1. Very appreciative of good people, knowing it is a path they chose.
2. Knowing that when I die what I’ve given to others is the part of me that lives on. (I just hope I’ve given more good than bad!)
3. The opportunity to choose “lazy” as my goal sometimes.

These are great ! A few months back I hit 80, which I used to think was not so good…but having survived cancer so far, I saw the birthday that I wasn’t sure I’d have, as reason to celebrate —and make the most of each day in whatever way I choose. Yippee !

@scottbeammeup I have the same thing with music! My hearing is worse, my appreciation better.