Ageing Worries create confusion

You may think of me as abnormal, but I look forward to aging. Maybe I am scared of facing life, but with so much of uncertainty all around us, I want to pass on my days quickly. I am rather envious of aged people who have less responsibilities now, their children are settled, they have their own money in the bank and life for them is hassle-free if they know how to take care of their health. The stressful life of us middle-aged people gets on to my nerves sometimes.

I am not old yet,but the problem of age worries me .Since I graduated from campus,I have worked for more than 3 years.When in school, time was just full ,and I could do what I favor.But now ,I find time so limited everyday.

There is not really any confusion about it. You can live in deny... and use cosmetics to keep looking good. Tell yourself that you are only as old as you feel. It is easy to have a young mind. Getting your body to feel physically young is another story. Truth of the matter... By 40... you start slowing down. And by 50... it is all going down hill health wise. And the older you get... the worse it get. We take the first 40 years for granted. Big mistake! You have to make the most of those first 40 years. And that mean... have as much fun as you possibly can. We have been condition into believing that if we work hard all our life and save our money... we will be able to have a life of fun at 65 when we retire. It is the biggest lie on the planet. It does not matter how much money you have at 65... you will not know how to have fun. You will have missed out. You will just feel old.

Hi sukumar, I don't suppose anyone looks forward to a time when she/he won't be able to care for themselves, other than that I don't think a lot about growing old. Some people would say that I'm already old as I will be 70 this year, but I don't feel old as I can still do most of the things that I could 20 years ago and I am in good health. I hope I have matured and become a more compassionate and understanding person over the years. My advice to everyone is to live life one day at a time and let the future take care of itself. By that I don't mean we shouldn't plan for old age, I mean we shouldn't worry about it. Blessings.

The idea of aging used to scare me, when I was younger. Know 42, I don't worry about it much anymore. As long as I can think and take care of myself, there is no problem. Don't get me wrong, I would like to look younger again, but he! Some things in life you have to learn to live with, hahaha! Take care.

I'm glad that I'm getting old. I'm tired. I've lived a lot of life, had a lot of adventure, hurt, joy, confusion and great times. I'm ready to slow down and appreciate all that experience. I don't mind the wrinkles or the grey hair or the sagging body, that's part of life. I've worked hard and earned my old age and I'm going to appreciate it!

I was worried for awhile until our kids became adults. My fear was to leave them without a mom before they were given the chance to be fully mothered and grown. They are adults now and can take care of themselves. If something would happen now, I am at peace with it. Hate the thought of leaving our grandkids but eventually it's going to happen. I would love to feel 30 again but that's wishful thinking.

OI think it is all the media who hurt us and make us believe it is all about appearances, look at ll the magazines, the movies etc... if you are a woman over 30 you are almost already considered "aging" Mosty famous people have undergone surgery or botox by 40 already! When it seems age makes a man sexier (Sean connery, bruce willis)... Natural older woman seems to be pointed out for not "taking care of themselves enough"! To answer your thread, I do not liek to see that new wrinkle that was not there yesterday (!) but on the ohter hand I try not to over stress about it and will NOT resort tpo surgery or botox to look younger!

To be frank, aging does not worry me, it scares me whenever I thought of it or when I saw some pitiful aged sharing their own life stories. I would start imagine how I will be decades down the road? Will I live to 50? 60? 70? or even older? What will be my life like? Will I make it in terms of health and wealth? It is frightening especially when one will be alone then.........

To age does not matter but worrying about aging will make you age faster. Physical beauty inspires all sorts of feelings of jealousy and attraction. Spiritual beauty inspires change and hope. Everyone is given the same amount of time. Yet, some people are able to achieve a great deal in their lives while others waste their lives. When time is given due respect and used in a worthwhile way, there will not be any regrets in the end. So do give a little attention to time, it reduces tension and life flows with the rhythm of each day.

it depends on how you accept this reality, i have seen many people very relaxed and very easy going with the changes coming with age. I personally have never worried about it, as i know that everyone is growing at the same proportion....that is everyone is growing one year per year...so its not me alone who is getting older...so y to worry..

Yes it does and that low feeling not just crossed my mind, but it goes deep to the bottom of my heart. That is why I am running up to create new own historical life's note, at least got one or something to be left as "gold value" to my next generation. Not much and only a small contribution about Life Equilibrium, hopes it will be published on internet as a journal categorized under a must visit web site. "Old is gold, never less to charm in all situations." - my own quote.

Being happy has nothing to do with what happens, it comes from your attitude to life. I find mamy more reasons to be happy as I get older. I don't fear the world as I did as a child. I don't worry about what others think of what I do, as I did when I was young. I don't have to worry too much about my appearance as I did as a young woman. As I grow older I am more confident, because I have knowledge and experience of life. I look forward to the challenges ahead of me.

Aging is a natural process and cannot be stopped even if one would like to. Don`t we grow up from childhood to youth to adulthood? Do we complain? No, because those are our best years . However we know that one day we are going to grow old, our skin will become wrinkled, our teeth may fall out, our hair may grey or become white or we may become bald. We can`t stop these things from happening. Yes, what we can do is to take aging in our stride by aging gracefully. this can be done by having a positive attitude, by keeping our brain active by getting involved in our hobbies, by socializing and seeing that we always remain alert and physically healthy.There are certain techniwues which if employed can make a person look much younger than his present age. If one follows the path of Yoga and does the exercises and breathing techniques regularly one can look vey much younger than ones real age. I am 63 years but mentally i am 25 ywars and feel it too. My hair is naturally black and quite thick. None of my acquaintances can guess my real age and they usually say that i must be in my forties. This is because since the last 21 years i have been practising certain Yogic techniques that have a positive effect on the body, mind and soul.One develops physically, mentally and spiritually. If everyone would do this there would be no old people or sick people and doctors would run out of business.

Apart fro aching a lot more I'm finding getting older great. I have time to myself, I can be myself. I can happily embarrass my children and grandchildren. I can 'read' people better than I did when I was younger. I can handle different situatios better. Basically it's going well when my back doesn't ache.

hi sukumar..not really worries but just apprehensive on the looks and everything....i hardly notice it at all until i look in the mirror one time and see the wrinkles around my eyes and makes me wonder how does it feel when i reach a certain age and everything..

Well i supposs no one really wants to get old, however it is something that will happen regardless, so its something we all will have to face..I am getting older, and actually it does not really bother me that much..I try to take care of myself & look as good as i can , and do the best i can..I learned a while back that it does not do any good to worry about things we cannot change...I just hope that i stay healthy enough to take care of myself...The thing that worries me the most, is loosing my loved ones & friends and be old all by myself, that really bothers me, more than age does...

Hi sukumar794! I really don't fear growing old because I know it is a part of my journey in this life. I had a fair share in love and happiness and I know I have somehow gain wisdom in my journey. My life is rich with love and although my circumstance in life has changed in terms of finances, still I know that life will still shower me with blessings until I grow older and older. There is only one thing that bothers me when i grow really old...and that is the "wrinkles"! lol.. Take care and have a great day! lovelots..faith

I do worry about aging, but I realize that it will come no matter what! As my 50th birthday looms, feb 16th, I think of all the things that I have not yet done. I am fairly happy but I keep thinking the is more to life. I am going to make a list of all the things I want to do in my final 50 years and see if I can get through it. My sister is 2 years older than I and we have talked about doing things, travel etc. Wish me luck ! and GO FOR IT!!!