Probably be discussed already but I’m new forgive me. What are you thoughts on being a senior

Lin

Lin

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As for me. I feel like my body and mind and spirit are at odds. I realize everyday how grateful I am just to have the ability to do everyday things like walk, speak, do ordinary things. I feel my mind is forgetting too much but luckily not everything yet. At the same time my inner self is still as immature as ever. I don’t think I see myself as on in years in my mind.
 

I'm young at heart, but my body doesn't cooperate as much as I'd like it to. I feel like you do. In my mind, I'm a lot younger than my chronological age.
 
I feel the same....
All in all, “ Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act, “ as Truman Capote once said.
 

White hair is magic, it has made me invisible!

When I walk in the shopping center/mall or in
a supermarket, people keep barging into me.

Other than that life is as normal as it ever was.

Mike.
 
Lin said:
As for me. I feel like my body and mind and spirit are at odds. I realize everyday how grateful I am just to have the ability to do everyday things like walk, speak, do ordinary things. I feel my mind is forgetting too much but luckily not everything yet. At the same time my inner self is still as immature as ever. I don’t think I see myself as on in years in my mind.
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I thought I was the only one who had those thoughts, pleased I'm not the only one.... My inner body might not be working as it once did, but I'm fortunate that I am young of mind and looks
 
It stands to reason that I enjoyed being a young man a lot more than I like being a old fart.......I'm in no big hurry to kick the bucket but if I should go tomorrow I can't really complain about the cards I was dealt.
 
I am a heck of a lot younger than I look. I can remember my grandfather on his deathbed,telling me he was a young as he ever was, just his body had betrayed him. I have also found that to be true, and I am totally mobile.

I do like finally getting some respect and my views and opinions being listened to.
I like being sirred and getting offers of help with physical stuff.
I am grateful my life is no longer controlled by my *****. Don't get me wrong, we had a great time together, but his judgement is questionable at times!
 
I also have an inner child ....... and that inner child can be snarky at times ! Sometimes,I have to remind myself that I'm a grown up .

Whenever I get an ache or pain or my body changes ,I always think to myself "this is what getting old feels like" . It's like I'm talking about someone else - not me !
 
I don't feel my age physically or mentally; happily I have great mobility and no health issues to speak of. I do dread the inevitable changes that "old age" will mean.

I am always amused at the number of people who don't think they look their age, though. Bulletin: You ARE your age, so apparently you do look it.
 
People say it's better than the alternative and I usually agree but, truth is, we really don't know if it is in fact 'better' than the alternative. I mean, at some point, we will be checking into the alternative. Just sayin'.
 
I long ago figured out that ageing is a process of "giving up". Many of the things that we enjoyed for many years are now just pleasant memories. We are thankful for those memories.
 
C'est Moi said:
I don't feel my age physically or mentally; happily I have great mobility and no health issues to speak of. I do dread the inevitable changes that "old age" will mean.

I am always amused at the number of people who don't think they look their age, though. Bulletin: You ARE your age, so apparently you do look it.
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So true. But I guess it helps them to be happy somehow. I think it has something to do with one's priorities or fears.
 
Lin said:
As for me. I feel like my body and mind and spirit are at odds. I realize everyday how grateful I am just to have the ability to do everyday things like walk, speak, do ordinary things. I feel my mind is forgetting too much but luckily not everything yet. At the same time my inner self is still as immature as ever. I don’t think I see myself as on in years in my mind.
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Welcome Lin. I feel a lot like you do, but I don't take it as my body, mind and spirit are at odds, just all working very well together....good buddies after all these years. The way I think, sense of humor and everything like that is like when I was 20 or 30 something. My body and mind is still functioning pretty well in my mid 60s, so I'm grateful for that. I'm young at heart, and when I look in the mirror I just get reminded of my age, but like others have said, it's so much better than the alternative. I've lost some close loved ones who never saw old age, so I won't be too quick to complain about a little forgetfulness or some wrinkles. :D
 
Thank you for the welcome, Seabreeze. My friend and my kids and I are always saying that it’s a good thing we have a sense of humor to get through. Mine helps me a lot on my greyer days.
 
This is the next stage of my life and I'm good with that. Yeah, I have to put up with getting older. But when I was younger there was a lot of other things I had to put up with. So I guess it all evens out and I'll just try to enjoy the ride. I feel very fortunate these days..

Welcome Lin.. :)
 
I'm grateful that I'm in good health,can still go on my 3 daily walks,weather permitting. There are some mornings when I wake up feeling achy but I deal with it.
I continue to keep my mind sharp by doing daily crossword puzzles in NYT{usually can finish Mon&Tues,been doing for yrs}and USA Today,reading a lot,doing online games.
As for turning 'age milestones',I don't feel any different except maybe a few more gray hairs.My older sister,younger brother did make a big deal when I turned 50 that was fun.Two weeks later,I started getting info in the mail from AARP,didn't join until 2012. Last Nov,when I turned 65,my brother kiddlingly said'OMG,you're old". I told him 'your time will come in 3 yrs'. When I tell people my age,they say'you don't look it',which always makes me feel good. Sue
 

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