Does "life Begin at 60"

[meercat]

As the saying goes "life begins at 60"

Since turning 64 recently iv been wondering.. am i different since i hit 60...

Has your life changed since then?

Someone said the other day.."try to get to know yourself.. find out what you want to get out of life?"

Statistically iv got 29 years to find myself.. my dad's 93..

When we hit 60 where do we go..what do we do?

meercat xx

[Moonstruck]

Ummm........can't think of any at all....give me a minute Quirky....surely SOMEthing will come to mind!!!

[Croix]

Dear All~

Moon, I would imagine when you stepped up onto the bowling green for the very first time and saw that sea of spectators and others in you're team all expectant, waiting for you to do your thing. That would have been so difficult, with nothing to rely upon except determination and a bit of practice.

Now you have a wealth of experience, a store of moves, of successful tournaments. It gives the confidence to gladly accept a place on the team and give your best without the hindrance of excessive self-doubt.

Mind you I should not be here with all you young folks, I'm afraid I've forgotten what 60 was like:(

Croix

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[Tess2]

Hi,

what a tricky question! Life begins each day, some are good some are crap and some , somewhere in between. I am 67. I think that most of the things that made me really ok in life are behind me, but that doesn’t mean the rest has to be crappy. True, physically it is not the rosiest of outlooks, I don’t recognise myself some days and then other days I see me again. I have had two hip replacements, in my 50s and cancer, but that can happen at any age. I get more aches and pains, no longer have my career or the money I once had. I lost my home but still have a roof over my head. I have my children and now some grandchildren too I have my pets and get to see the sunset each day. I try to focus on the positives but that is not always easy. I am not my depression and anxiety.

In my head I am still about 33. Meanwhile I will keep slapping on the face cream, try to stay reasonably healthy and not think too much about what age I am

tess

[quirkywords]

Tess and everyone

I like your last line about not thinking too much about what age you are and slapping on the face cream and remaining healthy.

Do you think we worry about our age as other people tend to comment on it. ?

Is age really an attitude as I am sure we know people who seem old in their 30s and people in their 80s and 90s who are trying new experiences and learning new things every day.

Do people think if we lived in a society where aging was seen as positive would we worry less about aging?

Quirky

[Moonstruck]

Dear Croix....of course you are right. I have to remind you though, that in those circumstances you describe so well, there is never a "hindrance of excessive self-doubt".....probably the only place I am free of it....funny hey?

what frustrates me about myself is...why can't I be like that in my everyday life, here in the world, at the shops, offices, "new petrol stations", making phone calls, wondering what my neighbours are thinking of me etc etc etc. ? Yes this is where I have a "hindrance of excessive self-doubt"........complex aren't we?

[Tess2]

Yes age can be a hot topic and youth is valued and even old dames like Cher try to look young. But in truth she looks shocking. Let’s all move to Japan, where they value their elderly

tess

[AlbertY]

Hello, definitely not.

I'm 38 and I have a great life.

I am very happy. I have pursuits and hobbies, and good relationships.

For me, the trick is not to make wrong decisions that lead to trouble and a bad life.

Good luck.

Albert

[quirkywords]

Hello Albert and welcome to this thread,

I am glad you have a good life. People may treat you differently now than when you are over 60.

sometimes we learn by our bad decisions so the trick is not to make the same mistake. Sure if you can avoid

making bad decisions that can help.

I think life is good over 60 if you look after your physical and mental health.

I am enjoying getting older and learning more.

Thanks again for your post.

Quirky

[Croix]

Dear all you youngsters~

Quirky has it right (well almost:)

Learning and interacting with younger people is a huge boost, the acquisition of knowledge - thinking - keeps the mind agile and lets one know one is not stagnating. It does not have to be formal education unless you want, anything, even learning how to use a sampler frame is good.

Being with a (much) younger set makes one realise the pace at which society changes, not only technology but attitude, and a proper (if still with a way to go) regard for the equality of others as well as a tendency to vicarious lives via social media.

I'd have to express reservations over the physical health bit though. It is amazing what one can accomplish even with a body that is 'recalcitrant'

Croix

[Tess2]

No, life does not begin at 60.i am living in hope for 70! Life begins each day when you choose to get up and go on.