1. With age comes the wisdom of typically not worrying about what folks think, but also the wisdom to reflect on our life and actions and learn from them. This freedom of just “being me”!creates joy in my spirit!
2. More time to spend with family now that I am retired brings me joy.
3. Having time to volunteer in the areas where I am moved to act brings me joy in that I don’t just feel a certain way, but I now have the time perform small actions to support my belief or feeling.
I’m recently retired and loving the freedom to focus on my family, friends, and favorite activities.
I have enough experience to know what brings me joy, and enough health and years ahead of me to pursue these things.
I have a treasure trove of good memories that I enjoy reminiscing over, and look forward to creating many more.
At 84, I drop things but can still bend down to pick them up.
I have a stockpile of experience to pull from.
To enjoy the day as it comes with routines rather than deadlines and demands.
Honestly this age is very new for me, but so far I am thankful for all it is teaching me. To fully support and back myself through everything, to stop caring so much, but for other things to care more. To be free.
I still love my work, and at the same time I can look forward to retirement and making my time my own. (Not sure when, but within the next few years, and it’s time to start some planning for transitions.)
I recognize the ways in which lessons I learned when I was younger became part of who I am, and i’m still consciously learning and growing.
I’m secure in who I am and don’t feel the need to compete with others.
Joys that come from being the age I am right now that I am the age I am. I just had my 4oth birthday, and I am so grateful to be here. I spent the day with loved ones and just enjoyed being in the moment. Another joy is that I am following a path to become a teacher. I never thought I would go back to school at my age, but it has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. A third joy of being this age is that I find I am more in control of myself, emotionally, mentally, and physically. I am aware that every moment is precious, and I enjoy spending my time wisely, but I still have lazy days!
Good Question.
~ I can do exactly what I want, I don’t have to answer to anyone, other than the Divine.
I am free to be Me.
~ Not too concerned about what others think of me anymore.
~ I am loved. I have a greater appreciation for those who I love & love me back.
~ My curiosity continues to grow.
~ My resilience & strength.
I think I could add more joys, however I went over the limit of 3 so I will stop!!!
🕊️🩷
1. I can slow down with joy and ease, 2. I’ve faced a lot of darkness–my own and others’–and it no longer mystifies or scares me, 3. I’m comfortable in my own skin and with my own situation.
ps. Great question, it’s brand new and very good! Thanks to the Grateful.org team for this one.
1. The joy of being retired!
2. The joy of good friends from all stages of life.
3. The joy of rich life experiences on which I can draw for wisdom, storytelling, good listening skills, an appreciation of nature, and faith, hope, love and humor.
First of all, being in my mid 30s, I’m hitting my prime. Good health makes it easier to design my life to my likings. Maturity is another huge joy, because I’m past the wild years of the teens and 20s. This helps me see the bigger picture and detach from my ways.
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1. With age comes the wisdom of typically not worrying about what folks think, but also the wisdom to reflect on our life and actions and learn from them. This freedom of just “being me”!creates joy in my spirit!
2. More time to spend with family now that I am retired brings me joy.
3. Having time to volunteer in the areas where I am moved to act brings me joy in that I don’t just feel a certain way, but I now have the time perform small actions to support my belief or feeling.
I’m recently retired and loving the freedom to focus on my family, friends, and favorite activities.
I have enough experience to know what brings me joy, and enough health and years ahead of me to pursue these things.
I have a treasure trove of good memories that I enjoy reminiscing over, and look forward to creating many more.
At 84, I drop things but can still bend down to pick them up.
I have a stockpile of experience to pull from.
To enjoy the day as it comes with routines rather than deadlines and demands.
”At 84, I drop things but can still bend down to pick them up.”
. . . something to be grateful for,
dear Yram,
for real. 🙂
I love your response Yram. “To enjoy the day as it comes, with routines rather than deadlines and demands.” Thank you for that reminder.🌸
I smiled and loved that line too 🙂
Such a good perspective on the day . . . ‘with routines rather than deadlines and demands.’ Thanks, Yram.
Being independent and doing what brings me joy.
Able to travel, most recently doing overnights on the sailboat but planning some trips
Starting to plan my partial retirement
Three joys:
1) Grandchildren
2) Retirement
3) Health
Honestly this age is very new for me, but so far I am thankful for all it is teaching me. To fully support and back myself through everything, to stop caring so much, but for other things to care more. To be free.
I still love my work, and at the same time I can look forward to retirement and making my time my own. (Not sure when, but within the next few years, and it’s time to start some planning for transitions.)
I recognize the ways in which lessons I learned when I was younger became part of who I am, and i’m still consciously learning and growing.
I’m secure in who I am and don’t feel the need to compete with others.
Joy of (more) Calm
Joy of (more) Confidence
Joy of (more) Opportunities
Joys that come from being the age I am right now that I am the age I am. I just had my 4oth birthday, and I am so grateful to be here. I spent the day with loved ones and just enjoyed being in the moment. Another joy is that I am following a path to become a teacher. I never thought I would go back to school at my age, but it has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. A third joy of being this age is that I find I am more in control of myself, emotionally, mentally, and physically. I am aware that every moment is precious, and I enjoy spending my time wisely, but I still have lazy days!
I’m still here today! My children are still here today! My dear neighbors who are older than me are still here!
. . . joy,
dear Carol Ann,
in the community you have
of family and friends. ♥
Good Question.
~ I can do exactly what I want, I don’t have to answer to anyone, other than the Divine.
I am free to be Me.
~ Not too concerned about what others think of me anymore.
~ I am loved. I have a greater appreciation for those who I love & love me back.
~ My curiosity continues to grow.
~ My resilience & strength.
I think I could add more joys, however I went over the limit of 3 so I will stop!!!
🕊️🩷
🙂
Healthy enough to travel
Enjoy my favorite foods
Adapt well to new technology
My Ngoc, we can still do many things at our age.
1. I can slow down with joy and ease, 2. I’ve faced a lot of darkness–my own and others’–and it no longer mystifies or scares me, 3. I’m comfortable in my own skin and with my own situation.
ps. Great question, it’s brand new and very good! Thanks to the Grateful.org team for this one.
♥
1. The joy of being retired!
2. The joy of good friends from all stages of life.
3. The joy of rich life experiences on which I can draw for wisdom, storytelling, good listening skills, an appreciation of nature, and faith, hope, love and humor.
First of all, being in my mid 30s, I’m hitting my prime. Good health makes it easier to design my life to my likings. Maturity is another huge joy, because I’m past the wild years of the teens and 20s. This helps me see the bigger picture and detach from my ways.