“Accepting our age with pride”... I like that! Not as in “yay look at me!” but presenting ourselves with confidence and well put together defies the stereotypes of growing older! Great piece, Patricia! Thank you for the gentle nudging to help others foster a positive attitude. Well done! 😊
Ha... guess I am. Been called a Pollyanna all my life. I’m all for sharing with those younger than us that it’s nbd to grow along and keep having fun. Youthfulness begets more youthfulness!😊
Patricia, I wholeheartedly agree, "sense of humour is good for your health." Even in the most difficult moments of my life, I have found that laughter helps get me through whatever it is. It is a defense mechanism for me, I joke about my life, the problems I have, the tough circumstances I go through, all to get through it.
When I went to university at 56, I was often the oldest student in my classes. I didn't care. So many of the younger students embraced my presence there, made me feel welcome. For me it was one of the greatest journey's of my life, starting on my B.A. at 56, and finishing with my M.A. at 62. I always encourage older friends to go back to school.
Age is just a number. My mind and heart are still so young! Thank you for this post.
Good to see that you too are a late developer; it's never too late to learn. There seems to be quite a community of us showing how ageing doesn't have to be the same as previous generations. Age really is jus a number for us. I'm so glad you enjoyed the post.
Thank you for a wonderful post.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :)
“Accepting our age with pride”... I like that! Not as in “yay look at me!” but presenting ourselves with confidence and well put together defies the stereotypes of growing older! Great piece, Patricia! Thank you for the gentle nudging to help others foster a positive attitude. Well done! 😊
Ha... guess I am. Been called a Pollyanna all my life. I’m all for sharing with those younger than us that it’s nbd to grow along and keep having fun. Youthfulness begets more youthfulness!😊
Thank you, Joan. I suspect it doesn't take much nudging for you to be a positive thinker. Seems to me you're already there.
Patricia, I wholeheartedly agree, "sense of humour is good for your health." Even in the most difficult moments of my life, I have found that laughter helps get me through whatever it is. It is a defense mechanism for me, I joke about my life, the problems I have, the tough circumstances I go through, all to get through it.
When I went to university at 56, I was often the oldest student in my classes. I didn't care. So many of the younger students embraced my presence there, made me feel welcome. For me it was one of the greatest journey's of my life, starting on my B.A. at 56, and finishing with my M.A. at 62. I always encourage older friends to go back to school.
Age is just a number. My mind and heart are still so young! Thank you for this post.
Good to see that you too are a late developer; it's never too late to learn. There seems to be quite a community of us showing how ageing doesn't have to be the same as previous generations. Age really is jus a number for us. I'm so glad you enjoyed the post.
Absolutely, never too late to learn. I am life-long learner.