| turning 60 |
I never felt old till now. I don’t feel olde but I find my outlook and decisions are based on a limited time line. Help.. Does anyone have a good solution to fight this? I can’t stand it.
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thank you so much Lisa, that helps a lot. I know he tried to blame me for so much stuff, but like I told all of his family and mine none of that added up to a divorce. I do realize it's his needs, it just hurts so bad to think how many years he'sI used Noxzema from the time I was old enough to wash my own face, all through school and into adulthood. Then I decided it wasn't 'sophisticated' enough and went with higher priced, higher end products. About 5 years ago, I went back to I used Noxzema from the time I was old enough to wash my own face, all through school and into adulthood. Then I decided it wasn't 'sophisticated' enough and went with higher priced, higher end products. About 5 years ago, I went back to my old faithMost of the above posts are by women, and many of you seem insecure about your sexuality at your age. Please don't be! While it's true that many of us guys prefer younger women, there are some (like me) that find women over 50 much sexier.
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Have started trying some of the uses. I tried using it a
I am now 62 and have been wondering if others have felt the same as I do lately. My parents, step parents,beloved aunts and uncles and a step brother have all passed on. I find myself very aware of the passing of time and the future ahead. I feel and look younger, but am realistic about mortality. My spouse is eight years older than me. I sadden to think of the future. I do not mean to sound depressed, I am not… but certainly look at life differently this decade.
Yes! Stop thinking in time lines. You’re only 60. Stradivarius built his first violin at the age of 60. I’ m not ready to wind down yet. With the economy problems and all we’re seeing and hearing about our retirement money, it’s easy to feel the negativity all around. Be present in the now. That’s the only thing we have any control over. Really! Eckhart Toole. Power of now. Besides, 24 hours is a long time. Sit back now and enjoy the show.
I will turn 61 next month. I retired early (2 years ago) and have really discovered a new me! Sure I’ll be 61, and yes, there are less years ahead than I left behind, but I am determined to make the next 30 years the best I yet. Rather than focusing on a high stress job with lots of hours, I now focus on now, today. I remember when I was working the 70 hour a week job I had, I took 10 minutes and wrote out what my ideal day would look like. Guess what? I am now living the dream! I have a wonderful husband (married 25 years), a beautiful home, a huge garden (I found out that I can garden) wow! I would never have thought….I guess what I am saying is we have no control over the future – what will be will be. Today however, I am alive, happy, fit and healthy and looking foward to tomorrow.
What channel is that on? I especially like living the dream! I’m still discovering what that could be for me.
thank you , you made my day =) 60 is still 3yrs away but I worrie about being to old to be happy . crazy, I know but it just eats away at me & I cant seem to let it go.
I am 62 now, and I’ve had to do a shift since 60 in my thinking about my life. Certainly self-care has had to go up a notch. And I am finding normal aging memory has to be factored into my habits. I need to write things down, take my memory supplements, and get lots of exercise.
I’ve also decided not to trust the judgement and memory of my older husband.. as I know now that his thinking may be impared but it doesn’t stop him from having an opinion about everything! lol
I even prayed about when I would actually die, and got a year. I think that is helping me to plan what I will do with myself as I gradually slow down and become less vigourous in my 70′s and 80′s.
I took a Master Composter course, and am now hleping out with neighbourhood compost bins. This means I am working with some younger volunteers and staff, which is quite refreshing.
I attend a weekly meditation group with many age groups represented. This has helped me find friends with the same values.
I know I have to keep up connections with others, physical work, exercise, reading, playing and praying to remain happy and healthy.
Age is just a number…I am 63 now and am more comfortable with who I am than ever before. I no longer give a whit what anyone else thinks about what I look like, or how I act. Liberating comes to mind…
Relax, kick back, enjoy every day for what it is…
I have heart disease and I cannot do what I used to do but hey! It beats the alternative! Now if I would just exercise daily!!! snorty
Hi! I’m new here & am so pleased to have come across this thread. Nice to know there are women on VN talking about being in the neighborhood of 60.
I’ve struggled myself with turning 60. It’s been the first time I was ever bothered by my age.
I’ve found many things to help me (facing my thoughts and feelings, talking about them with carefully selected people, dealing with stuff I can do something about, focusing on what lights me up, using my tools for dealing with the nasty mind chatter, etc.)
And sometimes still I struggle. It’s gotten easier the last 6 months though.
One thing that’s been especially helpful for me is I’ve started something new, a new business, Savoring Your Sixties. It’s been stimulating, fun & exciting. Keeps me learning, which is great.
And it gives me an opportunity to share what I’ve learned (and am still learning!) with others. Having a new endeavor at 60 has been fabulous for me.