Posted by Twinleaf on October 14, 2012, at 10:31:05
In reply to Re: Psychology of aging » phillipa, posted by Dinah on October 13, 2012, at 20:46:35
I couldn't agree more, Dinah. I think the secret of getting older successfully is just the acceptance you describe, plus making a continuous best effort to maintain, or even develop, what we like best about ourselves. When you have grown children ( my son is now 36, and has two little sons),. I want to remain as loving and appreciative of them as possible, and not rely on them for my own well- being. I also feel that a lot of one's happiness and well- being comes from what we do ourselves in life, separate from our families.
I admire your lack of vanity, Dinah! My hair is still mostly brown, but I do get the grey strands covered with semi- permanent color every 6 weeks. It seems to give me a lift, so no plans for stopping...
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