Andre Hartslief
Our minds. Not necessarily the declination of them but us telling ourselves – or letting others tell us – what we can or can’t do. Here’s something I realized later in life. We really don’t know what our potential and limits are at ANY age! How far can you go in whatever endeavor you dream? Nobody – even you – know that. I’m 69 and on January 2nd, this year I looked in the mirror and said, “Enough is enough.” I’d gained far too much weight and feel bloated and just plain terrible.
Having been a reasonably fit guy most of my life, I decided to take charge – despite the fact of having an amputated right lower leg and am now in my so-called “declining” years. Since then I’ve lost 6 pounds so far, I have done several dozens of situps and shadow boxing and…holy cow! I can now actually see my trapezius muscles in the mirror! That’s never happened before!
I’m eating more vegetables, and am already sleeping better, thinking clearer, and my energy has increased. I’m approaching 70 and thinking, “Ok…what’s the next new and exciting chapter?” Maybe I’ll do some online courses, even teach a few myself cos, I’m really feeling great. Or become a personal trainer to the disabled. Or whatever! The point is if you don’t do everything you can to maximize your health in whatever condition you are in now, you’ll never know what benefits you can reap from those efforts at any age.
Those benefits go far beyond just the physical – to the psychological and mental too – which creates a feedback loop telling you can do more. It’s a terribly intoxicating and beneficial thing as you get older – but many of us are stuck going in the opposite direction by our own choices and what others are saying, stuff like “You shouldn’t do that at your age… ”I say, “Balderdash!” Just stop. Reverse course. Try something new. Yes, it will likely scare you and even be hard at first but through adversity comes strength. (You knew that when you were a youngster and it still applies NOW!) As the marketing genius of my generation originated? Just DO it! Not only with your feet and arms but with all of your being, esecially your mind too!
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Are you going to join me?
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Your positive outlook in life and countenance is contagious. I’ve always find ways to invite joy in to my life.
Thank you Country Mama, then my time spent here was entirely worthwhile. Your comments raise me up to where I try so hard to be. ???
I’m very glad. Then, I’m doing good with my purpose why I’m here. Keep up your good work! 🙂
Sounds like you have found the right course in life, I need more exercise and I am determined to go walking more. Right now our weather has been very cold but once it gets warmer and the sun returns I am off and walking.
You know something, Sandra, I believe you will do just that! 🙂
Are you up and about yet Sandra, or is it still too cold out? Are you in Florida?
The days are still very cool in Florida I am waiting for the beach weather to return
Good for you! I am already doing exercises and have a treadmill I use. Good luck with your regimine.
And you too Carol. To all living creatures, all of life is just a breath away, young and old, I’m going full speed ahead and I can see you and RasmaSandra right up there with me.
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I’m still up and at ’em! How you doing?
Doing ok, it is 5:30pm here. Hope you are good.
Yes, I’m doing good thanks it’s 2:30 am I’m off to bed, a good night so long.