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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westwoman3698 | @westwoman3698 | 1 day ago

I dress how I want, keep my own schedule and talk to myself . I’ve discovered how entertaining I am!

tjlmac64 | @tjlmac64 | 1 day ago

I have more confidence.
Enjoy conversing with people more.
Not afraid to be silly.
And a fourth: Taking time to get to know our maker.

quail | @quail | 6 hours ago

I’m 86, and was in nearly perfect health until I was 84. Then heart and point troubles began. I had to face facts. Gratitude is a necessity, and recognizing that is a first step.
1. I am very grateful, to have reached 86 at all.
2. I’m extremely grateful for my curiosity about nature and about the world in general.
3. I’m grateful for a close and loving family.
4. I’m grateful that my sense of humor is still more-or-less intact.
And my list goes on. Thank you.