I am 61 years old. (I have 39 years to go. Goals….)
The accumulated years have a way of changing things.
I am unable to do the things I once could.
I am able to do things I once couldn’t.
I can’t run anymore. I had to have my knee replaced 5 years ago. I can’t do a deep squat or kneel down. It hurts every day. I still jump a dirtbike 80 feet most weeks, spring to autumn, and climb walls, work out, and go in the woods with a chainsaw to clean up – but I have to be more cautious and do less than before because of my knee.
I can give advice I could not give when I was younger. I can see and understand things I once could not. I am wiser and more experienced. I have resources of all kinds I did not have when I was younger. I can make things happen quickly when necessary. I am less attached to anything than before. I have experienced great loss, and the sun came up the next day – every time (so far).
Life changes us. We can tip the odds in our favor and stall some change, but it is coming for all of us.
Death twitches my ear. ‘Live,’ he said. ‘I am coming’ – Virgil
Morning Larry. I’m 65 and I had my hip replaced fourteen years ago. The surgeon told me I would probably need my left hip replaced as well. Before the surgery I tried to fix myself with postural alignment exercises, I wasn’t able to avoid surgery, but I firmly believe doing alignment exercises have kept me from having to get my left hip replaced. I also have a torn meniscus in my left knee and to date I haven’t had to have any surgery on my knee. I still play slow pitch softball, can run pretty well, without pain and I move pretty well playing pickleball. I do a combination of alignment exercises and some yoga, and my mobility has increased because of the exercises. If you are interested, there are books by Peter Egoscue on postural therapy and a book called Yoga for Regular Guys with exercises in the back that I found helpful. Maybe some of the information you’ll find useful.
Always look forward to you daily posts-Thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge
I needed this one today. Thanks Larry. Combined with the 20% rule showing up an the same day – a lot to think about from Think Daily.
I needed this one too! I’m learning to live after having a stroke and losing my left side. Can’t feel a thing. But, life goes on and still do the things I love…just not in the same way. Still coach baseball, still coach salespeople, hike boat, etc. Loving life still just a very different way. Still thankful for having life.
Great words Larry. One day at a time!
These observations are great timing for me,… I continue to work hard on making the third third of my life as productive and rewarding as the first 2/3 were. Thank you Larry.
Your grandson Wyatt is adorable!