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LIFE
Can We Live Well After 80 And Beyond?
Reflections after a long ski walk and a moment of peace and tranquillity.
After watching a video about living well beyond the ages of 80 and 90, I was left with the feeling that much of what was said resonates strongly with my own experience.
It is easy to become trapped by age. The body grows older. Some things become more difficult. We experience stiffness, loss, and limitations. If we allow these thoughts to dominate, we can find ourselves caught in a downward spiral that gradually robs us of both joy and vitality.
But there is another way.
I believe in what I would call an upward spiral. A way of living in which we remain curious, active, and engaged with life. A way of caring for our bodies through movement and activity, while filling our minds with thoughts that lift us rather than weigh us down.
For me, this means walking in nature, writing, learning new things, creating music, and remaining interested in the world around me. I am approaching eighty, yet I do not feel finished with life. Quite the opposite.
