Growing Up Vs. Growing Old
02-25-16, 09:47 PM
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It's amazing what hitting 70 does to one's perspective. Every time I'm slowed down while walking by some old person, it's impossible to avoid thinking, 'That could be me in a few years....' But 50, 55, even 60 are soooo young. 
02-25-16, 10:59 PM
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Guess I'm one not afflicted with.....
PETER PAN SYNDROME
I embrace my age and the fact that my body is deteriorating around me is a fact of life. I have no intentions of living forever, nor do I even want to. I ride for the "in the moment enjoyment" and will accept my passing with opened arms.
PETER PAN SYNDROME
I embrace my age and the fact that my body is deteriorating around me is a fact of life. I have no intentions of living forever, nor do I even want to. I ride for the "in the moment enjoyment" and will accept my passing with opened arms.
I don't think its your attitude or how active you are at a practical age, it's what you are accomplishing that has some meaning in the world. Otherwise, it's just the same self-masturbating of our 50 year old ME culture.
The only value I can place on repeated physical effort is to acquire the energy and health to do other things that have some real meaning. I know, what a bummer...
02-26-16, 07:59 AM
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We have all seen people grow old. Many do it faster than they need to. They retire to their easy chair and watch TV. They rust out and die in a very few years.
Keep active, and never say I shouldnt do that because I am old.
Keep active, and never say I shouldnt do that because I am old.
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This is one of my favorites: I believe Chili Davis said it.
Growing old is mandatory;
growing up is optional.
Growing old is mandatory;
growing up is optional.
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You can grow old at any age. I prefer not.
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