Greetings!
I'm a "Baby Boomer". Meaning I was born shortly after the end of World War II I've watched class mates and friends pass away- the down side of aging.
There are little losses I've have along the way also. Things I took for granted.
I'm no longer jogging! I watch my diet a little closer. The dark hair has turned to a salt and pepper.
There are wrinkles, crinkles, and cellulite I didn't have in my youth! The beauty of youth has given way to old lady "cuteness", or so I'm told! Ha! I could go on. But I'd rather focus on the positive.
There ARE "Positives" to growing older!
I Love my independence! My children are grown and busy with their own lives. I'm a part of their lives, but no longer responsible for them.
I wake in the morning knowing I can CHOOSE what I want to do that day! I'm retired! I can walk around in PJ's- or do whatever I want to do that day!
I can pack a bag and head out on a road trip! Spontaneously! There's a FREEDOM that comes with age!
And there's HUMOR! I laugh more! I used to take myself rather seriously and now can laugh at myself. I like myself more, accept my own quirks and foibles! I accept the way God made me, a super softy that cries easily.
I'm probably more in tuned with Mother Nature than some. I feel more at home "Outside" than "Inside". (Thus the desire for warm weather) I'm not a nester as much as I am a restless traveler. This is just me- and that's okay. So, SELF ACCEPTANCE and the peace that comes with that is also a plus of aging!
I accept the woman in the mirror. "I'm awake, alive, alert, enthusiastic" as the song goes! Lol! In a world obsessed with the appearance of "youth", I acknowledge that aging has it's own BEAUTY
And I put up with much less! I no longer tolerate the ridiculous. I acknowledge I can not save people from themselves! So- "NO" has become a good word for me! I also like the phrase "Knock it off!!" Ha! I'm so much better at setting boundaries! (Another plus of getting older! )
I realize now more than ever how precious each day is! I savor the good things more. I take nothing for granted. That WISDOM has also come with aging, learning, and observing!
EACH DAY IS A GIFT! Young or old or middle age, no one is assured of tomorrow! I look for the good, and look for the opportunity to DO GOOD!
Until next time, Dear Readers! Enjoy Each Day! Don't be afraid of growing older! That in itself is a GIFT!
I can relate to so many descriptions you made of yourself. I'm a Baby Boomer too!
ReplyDeleteDear Unknown-
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! We'll see more little changes if we're lucky enough to grow even older. I say - Enjoy each day and blessings we have today!
Marcy
aka Nonna Marcy
Looking beautiful as ever Cuz!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour musings are so "right on" for those of us who are enjoying life as "Seniors". Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeletetheshaun- Thank you, kiddo! You have True Beauty! So good to hear from you! Thanks for following along! Hugs from afar!
ReplyDeleteMarcy
aka The Flight Nun
Wilhelmina-
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for following along! We Seniors gotta stick together! LOL. Hugs!
Marcy
aka The Flight Nun