Growing Older With Grace
The closer I get to 60, the more I realize that life is so important and that everything that matters to me is so much more important. Our bodies change, our mind changes, but this doesn’t have to be a negative thing.
Recently good neighbors of mine were stricken with major health issues that caused them to move closer to family for the care that they will need. We all think we are impervious to these kinds of issues because we take care of ourselves, body and mind. Well, not so. Keeping active is an all important part of “staying young” and this becomes more of a challenge as we age.
Life is short and we need to make every effort to live it to the fullest. Go for that walk! Make your body move! Don’t feel like going outside today, stay indoors and move during commercials of your favorite TV show. You need to move and if it’s only during the commercial breaks, you can get approximately 15 minutes of movement in during an hour show. This does not mean running to the refrigerator to grab a snack, although you’re moving, unhealthy snacks will just ruin the effect. I know you can do this, make it your choice!
Keep yourself busy. Volunteer at charity events, maybe even walk for a charity that’s special to you. You must remember to train properly in order to enter this type of event, but you can if you try. Reading really stimulates the mind and keeps us aware of what’s going on around us. Even romance novels can make you use your brain trying to figure out how the plot will end. Listen to books on CD’s while you walk, this doubles your effort to stay young.
Water aerobics are a great way to get your exercise without putting undo stress on your joints. If there’s a pool available, use it. Just be sure to check with your doctor before you start exercising, many doctors prescribe walking for people of age because it’s not strenuous. Do what feels comfortable, but just do something.
I’ve chosen not to let “Old Age” become who I am. But, to take hold of what life I might have left and make the very most of it. You can do this too! Let the aging process enter your life gracefully and without regret on your part.
Gracefully aging, now that’s for me.
To read more stories about the aging process visit Marion’s website.





