Art The art of aging

[M!$TER-ED]

It is inevitable that we age over time. Age is not something that we plan to do, it just happens. Sure there are a lot of things you wish you did and there are a lot of things you wish had not done, but you did because it was important at the time.
I’m 72, and time passes way too fast at this age than any other time I’ve lived. When I was young time was on my side, it was easier putting off things than it is now.
I’m old, my body is deteriorating I cannot do the things I took for granted before. I have to wear hearing aides and my legs give out if have to walk short distances. I used to love hiking, I can’t do that anymore. I have an enlarged prostrate that needs surgery but you keep going because that’s what you do.
Mentally I’m in a good place, however that is subjective to change at anytime.
I’ve learned that every day is precious it doesn’t matter if you’re having a sucky day or not, that day and every moment within that day is precious. You will not have another one like it as long as you live.
You could say I’ve had a hard life, most of my life was met with depression, psychosis and just plain crazy shit that no one should have to go through.
You are only given one life and you learn to make the most with what you’ve got.
Everything thing I did in life I did with gusto and for that I am grateful that I did not shy away anything.
As I draw close my own mortality I look forward to the day that whatever happens next is ok because it is ok. That’s what I have learned in this life, whatever happens is ok, bring it on.

 

[Ki3ly]

It's an opposition to being young. I suppose 60 can be the beginning of adulthood somehow.

 

[streaM Freak]

Yeah 'pa, that's dope, this week I need to seize 'couple things, because I don't want to regret not giving my best effort.

 

[Ki3ly]

Joyous laughter.

You're old if you can spell and use correct grammar. Oh, and if you know which end of a hammer to hit a nail with.

 

[Snacktion_Jackson]

It is inevitable that we age over time. Age is not something that we plan to do, it just happens. Sure there are a lot of things you wish you did and there are a lot of things you wish had not done, but you did because it was important at the time.
I’m 72, and time passes way too fast at this age than any other time I’ve lived. When I was young time was on my side, it was easier putting off things than it is now.
I’m old, my body is deteriorating I cannot do the things I took for granted before. I have to wear hearing aides and my legs give out if have to walk short distances. I used to love hiking, I can’t do that anymore. I have an enlarged prostrate that needs surgery but you keep going because that’s what you do.
Mentally I’m in a good place, however that is subjective to change at anytime.
I’ve learned that every day is precious it doesn’t matter if you’re having a sucky day or not, that day and every moment within that day is precious. You will not have another one like it as long as you live.
You could say I’ve had a hard life, most of my life was met with depression, psychosis and just plain crazy shit that no one should have to go through.
You are only given one life and you learn to make the most with what you’ve got.
Everything thing I did in life I did with gusto and for that I am grateful that I did not shy away anything.
As I draw close my own mortality I look forward to the day that whatever happens next is ok because it is ok. That’s what I have learned in this life, whatever happens is ok, bring it on.

This is a phenomenal attitude Mi$ter-ed. I'm only pushing 50 at the moment, but I feel your positivity. I came so very very very close to dying, and ever since, I feel like what you describe. Everything just seems so much less important and critical. Even bad days are wonderful because they are days filled with new things. The world just kind of seems funny with so many people scrambling around getting worked up over things rather than enjoying a nice sunrise, or watching a bird make a nest or some pedestrian, but gorgeous facet of life, and just being in the moment fully. I am truly sorry you have been physically limited, but based on your statement, I feel like this does not limit you at all.

I wish you the best, Ed!

 

[Ki3ly]

* Joyful

 

[Ki3ly]

I think Safety is a big factor with drugs or anything in our lives. Be careful no matter what age we are.
Please be cautious, we aren't getting any younger. We have to work on our Health. It helps us all so much.

I found interesting studies about telomeres. It is really interesting and inspiring about them to me. Thank you for your Posts !



Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, made of repetitive DNA sequences, that prevent them from fraying, fusing with other chromosomes, or being mistaken for broken DNA during cell division, much like the plastic tips (aglets) on shoelaces. Each time a cell divides, these telomeres shorten, acting as a biological clock that limits a cell's lifespan; once they become too short, the cell stops dividing (senescence) or self-destructs (apoptosis). This shortening is linked to aging, while cancer cells often use the enzyme telomerase to rebuild telomeres, allowing them to divide indefinitely


Diet, Meditation, Exercise Can Improve Key Element of Immune Cell Aging, UCSF Scientists Report. A small pilot study shows for the first time that changes in diet, exercise, stress management and social support may result in longer telomeres, the parts of chromosomes that affect aging.


With time, stress, and each cell replication, the telomeres get shorter and shorter until they're so short that cells can no longer divide, resulting in the aging of tissues. However, telomeres can be rebuilt by an enzyme called telomerase to restore cell division.



Very Interesting.

It is inevitable that we age over time. Age is not something that we plan to do, it just happens. Sure there are a lot of things you wish you did and there are a lot of things you wish had not done, but you did because it was important at the time.
I’m 72, and time passes way too fast at this age than any other time I’ve lived. When I was young time was on my side, it was easier putting off things than it is now.
I’m old, my body is deteriorating I cannot do the things I took for granted before. I have to wear hearing aides and my legs give out if have to walk short distances. I used to love hiking, I can’t do that anymore. I have an enlarged prostrate that needs surgery but you keep going because that’s what you do.
Mentally I’m in a good place, however that is subjective to change at anytime.
I’ve learned that every day is precious it doesn’t matter if you’re having a sucky day or not, that day and every moment within that day is precious. You will not have another one like it as long as you live.
You could say I’ve had a hard life, most of my life was met with depression, psychosis and just plain crazy shit that no one should have to go through.
You are only given one life and you learn to make the most with what you’ve got.
Everything thing I did in life I did with gusto and for that I am grateful that I did not shy away anything.
As I draw close my own mortality I look forward to the day that whatever happens next is ok because it is ok. That’s what I have learned in this life, whatever happens is ok, bring it on.

 

[streaM Freak]

I think Safety is a big factor with drugs or anything in our lives. Be careful no matter what age we are.
Please be cautious, we aren't getting any younger. We have to work on our Health. It helps us all so much.

I found interesting studies about telomeres. It is really interesting and inspiring about them to me. Thank you for your Posts !



Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, made of repetitive DNA sequences, that prevent them from fraying, fusing with other chromosomes, or being mistaken for broken DNA during cell division, much like the plastic tips (aglets) on shoelaces. Each time a cell divides, these telomeres shorten, acting as a biological clock that limits a cell's lifespan; once they become too short, the cell stops dividing (senescence) or self-destructs (apoptosis). This shortening is linked to aging, while cancer cells often use the enzyme telomerase to rebuild telomeres, allowing them to divide indefinitely


Diet, Meditation, Exercise Can Improve Key Element of Immune Cell Aging, UCSF Scientists Report. A small pilot study shows for the first time that changes in diet, exercise, stress management and social support may result in longer telomeres, the parts of chromosomes that affect aging.


With time, stress, and each cell replication, the telomeres get shorter and shorter until they're so short that cells can no longer divide, resulting in the aging of tissues. However, telomeres can be rebuilt by an enzyme called telomerase to restore cell division.



Very Interesting.

Did you find that word from @Chaurus in the Chain Game thread?

Seems like our body is more sensitive to physiological changes than we think! What do you know 'bout this Chau?