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Please Share 3 Things You Appreciate about Being Old
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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Watching my children grow into wonderful adults, playing with and loving my delightful great-granddaughter and surviving lung cancer. Hard to choose just 3! Blessings on all of us.
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5 ReactionsWisdom,
Good health insurance and
Not caring what others think.
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9 ReactionsThree things: hummm
1. Having more time to get things done. And taking more time to do things.
2. Becoming comfortable in my body.
3. Not having to feel guilty when I say no to something I can no longer do comfortably.
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7 Reactions1. I don’t have student debt.
2. I will not be losing a job to AI.
3. I am not confused about my gender identity.
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10 Reactions1 I am so blessed to be here. So many have not lived as long.
2. I am grateful for not having serious health issues
3 I am grateful for my friends and family even though I don't see some of them often. Thanks for your post! It is so good to remind ourselves of the good things in our lives!
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10 ReactionsI am 63, taking care of my father in my husband and I’s home. He has experienced a lot of loss in the last handful of years, both in loved ones passing on, and in personal health and independence. I feel the struggle and often feel overwhelmed in many ways. You all, with your heartfelt, grateful, wise and sometimes funny responses here, have given me courage and refreshment in looking at my own future. Bless you and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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7 Reactions@babbsjoy caregiving is challenging, can leave us feeling overwhelmed, especially added on top of everything else….but it’s good to see that this online community is helpful to you as it is to so many…keep your spirit and enjoy your sense of humor, which will lighten the load just enough to go forward…sometimes the tiniest things gave the spark I needed…best of luck to you and family.
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5 Reactions@nycmusic wish to add further that it is very important to get breaks every now and then, for your own well-being…relief of stress us so important to do in whatever ways we can find . There are organizations that offer various types of respite for caregivers.
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5 Reactions@ghia I don’t have to please anyone but myself. I’m comfortable being alone. And I measure energy and time expended instead of always saying yes to everything. No more being totally selfless!
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4 ReactionsGreat question.
I just turned 68 a few days ago. I have several health issues but am able to find true peace and joy.
I am debt-free.
I have more time and freedom.
I am loved.
19 years ago yesterday, I quit smoking!
I keep a gratitude journal and add an entry each day. I face challenges with ageism in the workplace and in my future, but I try look at life through the gratitude window...seeing with both my eyes and heart.
Blessings abound!
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