Your fingers could fly over the adding machine keyboard. But now no one uses them. You had the most beautiful complexion, but now? Well, still pretty good but not like a 20-year-old.
One study concludes that with aging there is an inevitable loss of self-esteem, starting at age 60, according to livescience.com.
But is there a way to age gracefully and contentedly since, after all, aging begins at birth and continues throughout life.
According to the New Atlantis, some character traits make aging more graceful.
Courage: The ability to keep fear in check, even as there are more things to be fearful about.
Simplicity: Traveling light through the journey.
Wisdom: Avoiding excessive nostalgia and remorse.
Wit: Since the restrictions of children, appearances, professions are removed, humor can and often does rise up as we age. Might as well laugh.
Caring and understanding: Understanding people at different points in the aging journey.
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Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.