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| posted Dec 18, 2006 11:29:58 AM | To All |
There are so many social, emotional, physical and economic aspects to aging in our society. Because it is feared on so many levels, when we embrace our own aging process and also of those around us, something transformational can happen. We move beyond the fear-factor to recognizing that aging is a normal fact of life and everyone has to experience it. What is your process for accepting this?
I look at my grey hairs and experience a myriad of good and bad emotions. My friend Joan, who is almost 60, says that for her the aging process happens in waves and not all at once, which I found to be true too and also some kind of relief!
Any thoughts on the aging process? Your personal experience with aging? What does being vibrant at any age mean to you?Edited by: Gaiam Staff on Dec 18, 2006 11:55:17 AM |
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| posted Jan 3, 2007 3:18:36 PM | To All |
| Being vibrant at any age means to be able to relate to the younger generation by playing games iwth them, teaching them to cook and to read, and dancing with them. All small children love music and dance, it won't take much coaxing to get the grandkids and great-grandkids to dance... this will build a bridge of communication between the generations.. you are only as old as you think you are! Sky |
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| posted Jan 26, 2007 10:56:35 AM | To All |
Vibrant at any age? Yes you can... Even though I'm only reaching 30, I feel like an old soul. I have experienced so many things in life, but at this point in my life I feel great about my age and all the experiences I have gone through.
Life is all about stages and knowing how to embrace them each day, whatever they bring. To be vibrant at any age you must love yourself and I firmly believe that having your family and friends as our core supporters in these many stages and changes in our life it's what will make you feel great about your age.
I agree with the Site Producer-'Aging is a normal fact of life and everyone has to experience it', why to embrace every moment you are alive and love who you are....
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| posted Feb 25, 2007 4:57:59 AM | To All |
Vibrant is defined as "vigorous and active." When you apply that to the aging process... it can encompass so much more than just your physical activity.
While I, myself, have only just turned 30, I have worked with the elderly in a nursing home setting. What I have observed is this: An active mind that continues to seek stimulation translates to a vibrant person, despite physical infirmity or limitations. I look around today... I see young people - people my age - who are gray. They have their career, money, looks, etc. but they have forgotten the joy of life and discovery.
I have noticed a few white hairs at my temples, the start of a few fine lines around my eyes. But I have chosen to embrace these changes, rather than pile on hair dye and facial creams that do goodness knows what.
Attitude is everything. My perspective has changed as a result of the things I've experienced in life, and the constant shift in perspective helps me look at the world in new ways, appreciate things differently... |
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| posted Mar 2, 2007 2:37:37 PM | To All |
Yes...IT IS AN ATTITUDE: you are what you eat, sure BUT also what you think. For years, I did practise good manners, positivity, charity, compassion and to count my blessings...That makes me fit, and, I do not look my age (it is genetics BUT ALSo what you do add to your DNA. I explain. If the natural DNA of your grandparents are in you and your parents, then all what they learned is in it. So, in you, you can logically better your DNA by good vibrations as we are all vibrations! Everything IS vibration as all atoms do move! Toughts and actions do too).
So, in a nutshell: by doing exercise 3 times a week like, eating well but natural, being positive, smile the most you can and take time to count your blessings (prayers (however you do them) and reflection, I can assure you that it works. I nearly died 3 times, got a mental breakdown when I lost my mum at 15, got in a gang in my teens etc..I turned it all around by learning how to train (Martial Arts), being spiritual (prayers, visiting churches on my own and relaxing there for a while, also lighting candles and being peaceful), gardening (as my wife said IT IS very grounding), and helping others as I can. And of course love and be loved...
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