People slow down with age…you can only learn new things when you’re young…it’s time to rest now. Which of these statements is true? None!
Now, You can bungee jump at 70, quit your job at 20, get married after 50, be friends with people double/half your age... We live in a society where age is not any number, anymore
Can you imagine a world where everyone is of the same age? And that age isn't a number. It's a state of mind. Well, that world is right here, right now. You may be 16 or 60, but in today's world, your thought process can be on the same plane, and you could be doing the same things - go to gyms, nightclubs, travel, take dance lessons etc. There's no restriction anymore on how one should think or act, depending on his or her physical age. You can be 50, find your soulmate and tie the knot. You can be 23, chuck your 9am-5pm corporate life to pursue your passion; something that was unimaginable a decade ago. In short, we have matured, and gotten younger at the same time.
From my discoveries, I've learned that the mind doesn't age like the body. In the mind, everybody is as old as they feel and age is nothing but a number - it's a mindset. I try not to think about my age. In order for me to feel young, I like experimenting with new things and remaining active. It makes my life worth living.
At fifty four (54), almost 55 I try not to think about my age but am blown away by how fast time has gone. I can remember my parents being fifty and never imagined I would be in the exact same spot…HERE IT IS…weird! As I get older and wiser, I really appreciate the GIFT of time, and soak in every moment. In a blink, sixty will be here and I do not want to miss a thing!
I now live by how I feel, and really age is an afterthought or a non thought. What has come from the years of my journey in this life physically are the battle scars, facial laugh lines, and the pesky lines that have appeared on my forehead…but hey…goes with the gift of living another day. I do not desire to be like someone else or try to be perfect, because perfection only exists in fairy tales, photo shop and heaven. I believe in progress and I am always a work in progress…it is really a GREAT place to be at any age.
Life is about quality and keeping the body functioning in a healthy way, feeling your best each day, and YES that involves CONSISTENT healthy food intake, exercise, plenty of water, and I have noticed…lots more REST is required. There are some days that I feel every bit fifty four when my neck flares up, or my back hurts, etc., and that is when I take special care to relax more, stretch more, and not push so hard. My body just like yours is a wonderful machine that talks to me and if I do not listen, then it will eventually let me know. I appreciate the gift of my body, and will spend the rest of my life taking care and appreciating that fact.
I exercise and eat healthy yes, and it does feel GREAT to be healthy and wear that badge on the outside, but it all starts on the inside. HAPPINESS is what we want out of life, in addition to being healthy, if we do not work on the internal stuff, then life would not make sense. If the inside is a mess and an unhealthy mind lives in the body, that is ugly, regardless of the age. It's like someone having all the money in the world and being completely unhappy and unfulfilled. In my opinion, health and happiness go hand in hand.
I consider getting older a privilege and honor. I have lived a journey full of the good, bad, and the ugly and consider all the roller coasters as growth periods that have created an older, wiser, better, happier ME. I like that phrase that says “In order to get built up, you must first get broke down” just like building muscle, life is my opportunity to grow, learn, change, and reach for the positive lesson. I must say that I am a very blessed woman with my hubby, health, family and friends. In living a healthy lifestyle, thinking and reacting in healthy ways, God has truly blessed me with the husband that I have, my family and beautiful friends that nourish my soul in ways that are gifts themselves.
I honestly believe that no matter our age, most of us want to be the healthiest, energetic and vibrant as we can possibly be. Though it takes effort and doesn't happen by chance, you can live your healthiest and happiest life. I have a lot of living left to do, but today at the age of 54, I've experienced a lot of what most women are going through or going to go through, and I've come through it feeling fabulous.
Life is short. So, as long as I am able, I want to continue to live each day with passion and excitement while looking forward to new adventures in this incredible but brief time we have on this sides of heaven's journey.
