Today This Happened…I Turned 60!

I can only hope I am a reflection of what it means to age gracefully

I clearly recall speaking that same sentiment when I turned 50. In all honesty not a lot has changed. I’m still gracefully looking for my glasses that are on top of my head, I’m gracefully calling my children and my grandchildren by each others names, I’m still gracefully looking for my cell phone while it’s in my hand, and I gracefully need a power nap before a night out. And I’m okay with it all.

I often hear 40 is the new 30 and 50 is the new 40…but I dont hear the forgivenss of 60 as much. In my twenties and thirties…on the precipice of decrepitude sixty seem so far away, I couldnt or wouldnt even fathom myself at that age…and with what seems like a blink of an eye…here I am, by no means decrepit, but here I am.

At this age the reality is, that I may receive a text, call or notification on social media, referencing a former classmate has died or suddenly develeoped a disease, so I put in perspective that death, illness and disability are a part of life that is more likely to occure at this stage, however it is imperative that I continue to keep my mindset energic, alive and forward thinking with a zest for learning and living as many experiences as possible. My belief is that my attitude dictates the way I age. Do I feel 60? Absolutely!… I feel exactly how my 60 is supposed to feel. And my hope for my peers whatever their chronological sum may be…is that they are embracing it it as well. As it makes the journey all the better.

At 60, I’ve had some amazing life experiences, good bad and indifferent, but the lessons I learned in between are priceless jewels. The people I’ve met along the way, be it for a reason or a season have contributed in shaping me…the very reason I rise in gratitude this morning as I do every morning; greatful that I have been on this journey for six decades and feel as good as I do, mentally physically and spiritually. What a blessing it is to age.

Ive provided a list of reminders that keep me in check as I embrace aging.

1. Aging is inevitable
2. Life doesn’t end at 60
3. Numbers do lie
4. Patience is a viture
5. Pick and choose your battles
6. Release toxic relationships
7. Let the 5 lbs stay where they are
8. Being a Grandparent makes you Grand not old.
9. Being called Mam or Ms Karen makes me feel respected not old
10. Freqent me-time for mental health wellness is a necessity
11. Always plan for the inevitable
12. Romance still exist
13. Being fit is about health not vanity
14. My hair is my anti-aging super power
15. Self approval is the only appoval that matters
16. Take every opportunity to express love and gratitude.

Thanks for visiting…and remember…”Your expression always leaves an impression!”