
I don’t really think much about my age — it’s people around me who act so astonished when I tell them I’m 62.
Nor do I know what 62 is supposed to feel like. I mean, I’ve never been 62 before. All I know is how I feel day-to-day. And really, I feel the same at every age. (Well, not exactly, I’m truthfully in better shape and feel better now than I did in my 30s.) In fact, I was just telling someone the other day how I always feel like I’m in my prime!
Obviously, I can look in the mirror and see that I am most certainly not ageless, but does my age matter when I’m active and traveling and enjoying my husband, my family, and my life?
But sometimes I wonder, “Am I really so different from other 62-year-olds?” I used to walk around assuming everyone is trying to stay active, feel better, and live their best life every day. And yet, sadly, that’s not the case.
I don’t have a good answer as to why I’m still thriving and challenging myself to do more, even as I age. (This wasn’t something I learned from my parents and it wasn’t something I did when I was younger — I never played sports and didn’t participate in physical activities.)
But here I am, 62-years-old, planking five-and-a-half minutes just about every day, practicing hot yoga several times a week, and doing handstands every chance I get!
I know I’m supposed say it takes work to stay in shape and maintain an active lifestyle, but I don’t look at it as “work.” I enjoy the activity and I look forward to the next new challenge. I can’t do everything I try, and that’s OK. But a lot of the stuff I attempt I am able to accomplish, and that is quite fabulous.
Perhaps it’s the realization that our time here is limited and we really are supposed to make the most of it. I mean, we’re only here once (that we know about). Shouldn’t we enjoy it while we can?
Take care of your body, find an activity you love, and ignore the negativity that often accompanies aging. Every day we’re still here on this planet is a wonderful, marvelous, miraculous thing, and it’s important that we don’t let our age keep us from appreciating it!
Thank you for reading this post! Please share with others if you like what I wrote. Follow me for more over 60 inspiration on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube!