BE KIND TO YOURSELF

 

 

As I’ve aged, I’ve become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself. I’ve become my own friend. 
  
I have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging. 
  
Whose business is it, if I choose to read, or play, on the computer, until 4 AM, or sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50, 60 &70’s, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love, I will. 
  
I will walk the beach, in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves, with abandon, if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set. 
They, too, will get old. 

  
I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And, I eventually remember the important things. 
  
Sure, over the years, my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break, when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody’s beloved pet gets hit by a car? But, broken hearts are what give us strength, and understanding, and compassion. A heart never broken, is pristine, and sterile, and will never know the joy of being imperfect. 
  
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed , and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. 
  
As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don’t question myself anymore. I’ve even earned the right to be wrong. 
  
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it). 
  
MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART! 

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June 19, 2012

i like being older cause each year i care less and less what other’s think of me. take care,

June 19, 2012

what a wonderful way to look at getting older…

June 19, 2012

I have arthritis now, and aches I never used to have….but even so, I would not trade it for being younger again, because I am so self-confident and so happy now!! It is soooo much better than all the insecurities and problems I had when I was younger! :o) !! hugs, Nicky

June 19, 2012

sorry I don’t like getting older but this was a good perspective on it.

I love this entry; thank you for sharing some perspective. 🙂

Love this 🙂

June 19, 2012

I loved this entry. I can so relate. My biggest problem is I think I have to be there for all the games and practices. Guess Granny just does not want to disappoint those grand children. Love,

June 19, 2012

hugs p