How do you appreciate age?

treeguy64 said:
Another ache, another pain, another " What the Hell is this?" moment, when inspecting my body.
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Ain't it the truth

Years ago, when my dad was topside, we split a motel unit while attending my sister's funeral.
He'd just got outa the shower, and was sitting on the bed, putting his socks on.
This dark 'thing' was on his back.

Big

'GNAH!' I heard myself utter

Turns out it was a mole
….the size of a mole you find in a back yard

I almost swatted the thing
 

My wife and I have been together 41 years. We have more in common now than before. We both have jobs, she works fulltime and I work part-time in similar fields.
We are having work done on our house, plus construction of a one-room guest house and pavilion/garage. We joined the YMCA and we enjoy hunting/acquiring unique items from second-hand shops.

Our daughters are wonderful, they respect our privacy and don't ask for things.
I enjoy listening to audio books and my music collection while commuting back and forth from work.

For years I wanted to write my memories, however, after my mother's passing I saw a vision of the number 1.1.1.1. of which I understood to be a wish. I held a grudge against for father who passed away in 2010, I could not let him rest until my wish to set him free as the result of vision 1.1.1.1. I have no desire to expose the hatred I had toward my father because it is resolved like it never existed.

Puzzles are cool, however, I do not have the patience to piece one together. If you think about it we are all puzzle pieces that intertwine and connects to life in infinite ways.
 
Manatee said:
We should all appreciate ageing, not everyone gets to experience it.

Retirement, my time is all my own.
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Just because everyone doesn't get to experience it doesn't mean we all Should appreciate it! We all are different. We all go various things that make up our perspectives and sometimes it's a living hell, too. Who could appreciate that? Not saying my life is a living hell either but some have that and find it hard to appreciate it. ;)
 
I appreciate an aged bottle of wine or whiskey, otherwise I still have the mindset of a twenty year old. Unfortunately my mind tries to cash checks that body can't always cover.
 
The pain I feel (not so much in the last while) it says I am still alive. Feel it each and every day.
It is going to be a while typing this....lol. The lake is like a mirror...hummingbird is at the feeder. So small and scrappy as
hell, (oops my bad):ROFLMAO::devilish:
That is how I celebrate age, I enjoy life as I love to live life.
Each and every day I wake up, park my butt in my new lazy boy and look out...
In a lot of ways I am a very wealthy man, no I don't have that kind of money....

😃😃:devilish::devilish:
 
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I'm also one of those people who has yet to retire (and it's probably 4+ years away.) The only thing I really appreciate about aging is the perspective it's given me. As I've experienced and learned more I think I've learned to be open to and appreciate more. I don't feel free to do anything I want to or say anything I want to but it's a choice. I know the boundaries in my relationship with my wife and I am willing to abide by those boundaries to maintain a good life with her. I do have a lot of freedom but I would definitely be living differently if I weren't married.
 
asp3 said:
I'm also one of those people who has yet to retire (and it's probably 4+ years away.) The only thing I really appreciate about aging is the perspective it's given me. As I've experienced and learned more I think I've learned to be open to and appreciate more. I don't feel free to do anything I want to or say anything I want to but it's a choice. I know the boundaries in my relationship with my wife and I am willing to abide by those boundaries to maintain a good life with her. I do have a lot of freedom but I would definitely be living differently if I weren't married.
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I do think being single when you're older makes a huge difference at how you look at life and live your life.
 
I feel more alive and free to do what I want, when I want it. Surprisingly, I'm a lot healthier now that I got out of a self imposed retirement when I thought I had enough for my needs and wants. I find fulfillment again knowing I make a difference in people's lives.
 
I've pondered this often. While I'm grateful for the opportunity to age thus far, I do have fear about what lies ahead...illness being at the top of that list. At 64, the majority of my life is in my rear-view mirror and that is unsettling.

Having said that, I love each day, I end with a prayer of gratitude each night, I find joy in things I once ignored, I know myself better now than at any other time in the past and I just want it all to last as long as possible.
 
I appreciate having been able to acquire so much of it and still be able to live independently with only a little outside help.

I try to enjoy what IS instead of complaining about what ISN'T.
 
Pecos said:
"How do you appreciate age?"

Learn to appreciate the little things:
I played with the dogs this morning.
Watched the morning sunshine come through the pine trees.
Enjoyed a great cup of coffee with my wife.
…. and right now I an eating some fresh South Carolina peaches covered with vanilla ice cream.

I don't think that I always took the time to fully appreciate little things when I was younger.
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south carolina peaches are the best
 
Lakeland living said:
Today was a good day here, a little on the warm side but good. Got two face cords moved and stacked. Half in the morning half this afternoon All done by choice at my speed, I enjoyed it. Enjoyed the break also and the beat goes on. I enjoyed it!!!
Enjoying the virus, because it is giving me what I like , like some friends that come up to visit. Best part is that my life is what I like now. Sorry of course of all the rest concerning the virus, but life does go on.
As long as life is worth living I will not quit, too much to learn and enjoy.
:D:D:D:devilish::devilish:
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What is a “face cord”?
 
The only thing I appreciate about aging is getting to spend time with my loved ones. Other than that aging isn't great. I feel like every morning when I wake up I am going to find out I have another Health Problem. Woe is me.
 
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