Please Share 3 Things You Appreciate about Being Old

@1995victoria Thank you for this message. I was feeling a little guilty because I had started getting out of bed later than usual, enjoying my breakfast while watching morning news and taking the time to think about what "I" wanted to do that day - not always what I 'have' to do. (In a lot of cases I've discovered that the'have to do' list can wait.

I am late to this discussion but I think it is always relevant so here goes
1. Inner peace & outer wisdom
2. My mood is not dependent on what anybody thinks about me
3. Dressing for comfort (shh...wearing pajamas to the grocery store)

@mtnmarge

We have a saying around our fully retired home:

There is no such thing as toxic indolence.

Enjoy your retirement in any way that you wish!

i acceppt my limitations and pay attention to my creativity

also can eat cereal for dinner if i dont want to cook

I am 66 years young. Married 48 years.
1. Enjoying retirement with my husband, 2 teenage grandchildren, daughter and son-in-law. Plus 3 brothers.
2. I, too like so many have health issues. But, I can always look around and see somebody else in worse condition. Thankful I can chase after my family.
3. Teaching myself new crafts. My new love is quilting. It is my therapy for many things.
4. I know 3 things. But, I feel blessed in so many ways.

@1995victoria I forgot to mention......after my newspaper and oatmeal, I do my spanish lesson on Duolingo and crossword puzzle in newspaper and sudoku.....

At 86, I find that getting old is probably a big item to face. I have progressed with trial and error, and I am still in that process now.
1. I enjoy being asked for advice. Sometimes, I refer to mistakes I have made to reference things to avoid. Being a “sage” is rather uplifting, and it helps me bond with people I do not necessarily know that well,
2. I enjoy reading and staying up late and sleeping in the next dsy. In other words, avoiding a rigorous schedule offers a great advantage, at times. I am exhilarated to just “float and enjoy the day.”
3. Being older has made me try to remember the best of my life and that “fear of the end” has diminished great deal. I suppose it has caused me to see the little things I missed while whizzing by during my career. Stopping to smell the roses is not a bad idea.

My dear friend just told me "I never expected to be this happy and this productive at this point in life." She is my role model, and this observation led me to finally posting my 3 things.

I can still be of service to others, in ever-changing ways.

My faith is my own, and I don't need anyone else to tell me how to practice it, or whether it is right or wrong.

I no longer need to try to prove myself or my worth to anyone. I am happy with who I am becoming.

Discounts at movies and other attractions are nice.:)
But really- content with whatever wealth I have, watching grandchildren grow up, traveling, peace with spouse (hope it lasts)...