The subject of aging, for some well known reason, interests me. How do we go about our daily chores when we are less adept at doing them than say, five years ago. We just do, that's all. When we no longer are able to walk two miles to town, run around the block, or even walk to the store, we do something else. We sit down and write about the problem. That, essentially is what I am doing.
Therefore today's headlines are not about the latest gadgets the youngsters find so fascinating, but are instead the thoughts and actions about the older members of our society. This thought came to me particularly when I noticed that my How Guide had not attracted any notice. Therefore I set out to advertise the importance of old age.
This morning at Helium I wrote an article, How to age gracefully to see if that would awaken anyone to the importance of thinking about the subject.
How to adjust to old age: Old age is not a time for mourning, neither is it a time of denial. It is what it is, a time in life when one is somewhat physically unable to do what one would like to do. This situation demands reality, acceptance, moderation, appreciation, humor, and a willing to share what one has learned.
Not all who have grown old in body is mentally capable of accepting the fact that the time is fast approaching when they will die. Accepting this is a must. The fear of it must be removed from one's thoughts so that it no longer will be a stumbling block to the wonder and joy of finally realizing that this journey has been for a purpose and cause benefiting the world at large.
Since old age comes on gradually, it is best to get acquainted with it while much younger. How is that done? By mentally becoming aware that older people are not to be pitied and, sometimes even shunned, but they are, in some instances, walking encyclopedias of history. Learn from them.
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