This is not about growing old, growing up or making excuses or giving in/up.
This is about accepting and acknowledging where I am in life, where I’ve been, and what’s ahead.
Knowing changes are happening with more to come. Knowing I can still adjust, make decisions to help life’s natural changes.
Yes, natural changes.
Those we cannot hide from. Cannot chase away. Cannot ignore.
Wrinkles will happen. Hair will happen. Weight will change. Our bodies will remind us. Our minds will do what they want. May filter themselves more…or less.
This doesn’t mean I will stop watching cartoons. Nor will I give up stuffies or funky earrings. I’ll still be goofy and put my foot in my mouth. Nothing will change me from believing what I will. Blowing bubbles and playing with slinkys continue to bring me peace.
Wisdom?
Don’t ask me, I have no clue. If something I say makes sense to you – great. If what I’ve gone through and shared helps – all the better.
I’m aging the way nature intended – in my own way.
This is an important post because it is important to about accept and acknowledge where one is in life.
My 60th birthday was incredibly hard for me. I felt old. I still don't think I've totally gotten over it and in a couple of months I turn 61. I never had a problem with age until I turned 60. My older brothers and sisters are in their 70s and I don't think they are old. When it's me, it's a different story.
Still working on accepting. Have no problem with acknowledging. 🙂