Age in America

What a title. I do enjoy alliteration, even if I can't spell it. Ugh age. Why such a "thing"? Should be a joyous celebration, you are alive, blooming, learning, growing. Until you are not. But we make it very hard. Who is we - our culture/is it worldwide/is it mostly women? Why do we feel so negative about aging? The signs of aging (god, especially on the neck), physically and mentally are really frowned upon. Grey hair, wrinkles, slowing down, a tendency to harden into a sharper version of yourself. Anti aging everything: creams, procedures, exercises. But you can't really anti age, that's not a "thing". Your eyesight weakens along with your hearing, distancing you from what was once reality. Time really flies. I guess the best you can do is accept and attempt. Accept the gift of aging. Think of those who really have 'died too young'. Think of  your family/children/friends who would really miss you were you gone. Accept and appreciate all that you can still do and what you have even tho some of it doesn't seem to look or work as well as previously. Attempt to forgive, everyone - including yourself. Attempt to be your best self at any age. No one wants to sit next to Debbie Downer. Stop sighing, complaining, explaining, instead ask questions and listen. Try to be interested and interesting and who knows, maybe it'll work?! Take care of your body not just because you are trying to look good but because you want to be able to get out of a chair by yourself for life, walk unassisted and get around, ignoring the aches and pains (and trying to get rid of them - I've found relief with keto diet and CBD oil) and pampering your old self. Massages anyone? I just booked another one two weeks out to have it to look forward to........
All said, the distillation of a person as she ages is an interesting process. Only the old/older can have perspective on aging. Youth, as well as age, is a state of mind and consciousness that is enabled by actual age and experience but, I think, can also be influenced by desire and awareness.
More coffee now,
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