Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Perspective on Aging

Although I cannot do the same things as I could just 5 years ago, and although the wear and tear on my body is obvious and limits me with what I can do, I still do not feel old.  I still think I have my life ahead of me, and there are good things in my future.

I enjoy life. I am happy to be alive. I am not as active as some people are, and I am not as interactive as some people are, but I do enjoy experiences, including new and different things. And, I find that there are many people who tell me I am very active and adventurous in my experiences.

I have not done much traveling lately.  I have not been motivated to travel. But if there is something in town that sounds interesting, I do take the opportunity to experience it.

I enjoy learning,. I was attending the Osher Life Long Learning http://www.depts.ttu.edu/outreach/ classes for a while, but the timing of their classes is difficult for me.  I either have to miss work, or rush to classes after work, neither of which is comfortable for me, so I have decided to opt out for now.  Maybe, in the future, I will re-join.

I like my weekly junk food fix at work, when they sell snacks and junk food. I get excited about my favorite sports teams. I enjoy pleasant surprises. I like word games and other puzzles. 

I am not as young as some people my age, but I do not think I am old, wise, or stuck.  Sometimes, I think I am, then something arouses me, and makes me realize "Hey, I am not that old."  I had some moments today that made me realize that I am not as old as I had been feeling lately.  And, I power through some of the physical trials I have, and get it done, although I am struggling.  But I realize that I am still very blessed by all I can do. 

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