Oh, my goodness...Angela J. Shirley and Lestie!!! I had NO idea you were "seniors" at all because you both exude a youthful energy in your words and thoughts here in the forums.
I am a new senior. Turned 51 this year. I can't believe it, really. I told my husband, "You will be an official senior next year. The menu at Denny's says it." He'll turn 55 next year. He still looks young, maybe early 40s. Well, if they say that 40 is the new 20, then 50 is the new 30...and so on.
I don't feel 30, but I do feel ten years younger. And I'm glad. I am liking the maturing process quite well, thank you.
*not concerned about the petty and unimportant.
*more understanding, tolerant, and accepting of people.
*can relax and enjoy all the amazing things about life, large and small.
*can see the wisdom of how life unfolds for people.
*live with more gratitude, peace, and joy!
I live with a different attitude. We all are merely passing through this place called earth for a short time so I choose what experiences, lessons, growth, relationships and love that I want to carry to home with me. And I try to help make this earth a little better in my own way and to help others ease their troubles they may be experiencing on their journey. Only lately, I'm seeing that I, too, have a role to play here. I may not travel to Africa to help on a nature reserve or to care for the orphans in the Ukraine or find water in arid lands for the locals or fund brain research to help us tap the power and potential of this magnificent organ of ours...all fantastic causes that touch my heart.
But I can do what I can do. Getting older has taught me that this is sufficient.
Peace and joy to you.