We’re all aging. There’s no way around it. By the time I write this blog and you read it, we’ve aged by hours, days, weeks and maybe longer. So what? While there is no magical way to halt or reverse the aging process, we do have control over our attitude about aging. As Dr. Andrew Weil counsels, “The denial of aging and the attempt to fight it are counterproductive.”
So stop right now and admit it. You’re getting older. No need to fight it. Embrace it. Own it and even love it.
What are the advantages of aging you ask? You can stop pretending. You can accept yourself for who you are and make conscious choices about living in the moment. Aging doesn’t mean you’ve stopped growing. You are a work in process—acquiring knowledge, improving skills, deepening relationships, doing for others, all while leaving a robust legacy for those who are important to you.
Remember, no matter what your age is, there will always be people younger and older than you are. Keep that in mind. When you get up in the morning, challenge yourself to create your day so that when you go to sleep at night you will be able to answer the questions, “What did I think, say or do that helped me make the world a better place?” It’s not that hard. As Nike says, “Just do it.”