I'm a Student of Philosophy at age 60 / myLot

United States

January 24, 2023 7:37pm CST

I've always believed that one is never too old to grow, change and learn. I'll be 60 next month. I've always loved learning new information on all kinds of topics. I can be a silly goofball, but really, I am a deep thinker too. I've been a student of Christianity and the Bible much of my life. Last year I was exploring The Secret and manifesting. My latest interest is the ancient teachings of Stoicism. It's very basic yet fascinating to me. I can learn about spiritual and other topics without necessarily embracing everything I read or hear. My goal is to be very open-minded, but not foolish or gullible. I want to do more than just learn. I want to apply positive beliefs and practices to my everyday life! How about you? Have you ever taken a Philosophy class? I'm interested in your experiences with religious, spiritual and other beliefs. Deep stuff, huh?

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (89832)

• Arvada, Colorado

25 Jan 23

I have not taken anything like that. I am proud of you for learning too. My 8 years in Catholic school with the nuns and priests was enough grounding for me. I was at peace and learned the spiritual side of things. I feel fortunate that I had that time, as after those years, my life was ruined.

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marguicha

@marguicha (222756)

• Chile

25 Jan 23

I´m sorry that your life was not good.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (89832)

• Arvada, Colorado

25 Jan 23

@marguicha Well thank you Marguicha. Still, I live

Diana Bauder

@BloggerDi (3113)

• United States

25 Jan 23

Thanks for sharing @RebeccasFarm. I am so sorry about your difficult life,

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Adie

@Adie04 (17360)

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25 Jan 23

Yup. I agree. When it comes to learning, no age can be said as late, unless one passed. Yet, I found one person online who asked me why am I still a student when my age of thirties plus supposed to be working

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Diana Bauder

@BloggerDi (3113)

• United States

25 Jan 23

Hi @Adie04. Thanks for your comments. Oh that person is judgmental and rude! The way you spend your time is your business! Being a student is a good thing at any age.

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marguicha

@marguicha (222756)

• Chile

25 Jan 23

@BloggerDi I agree with you. That person WAS rude.

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Adie

@Adie04 (17360)

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28 Jan 23

I agree with both of you @marguicha and @BloggerDi . I mean, it is very wrong to study at the age of 30 plus? I don't think so. I even heard that a grandmother goes back to elementary or secondary school to learn. Yeah, I also believe that person is judgemental and rude. It seems my luck to still be able to study at my current age though. Some people who are at my similar age already married, have kids and became full time housewives and complaining all over social media about their fate. And some acquaintances at my similar age already passed....

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Ken

@kanuck1 (4434)

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25 Jan 23

I don't think there is such a thing as "too old to learn". Learning is one of the things that makes life exciting.

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Ken

@kanuck1 (4434)

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28 Jan 23

@BloggerDi When I was in university, I took a course in Philosophy and was fascinated and spent a lot of time in the library reading a number of books on philosophy. Are you aware that the Stoics are mentioned in the Bible?

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Diana Bauder

@BloggerDi (3113)

• United States

25 Jan 23

Well said @kanuck1! Thank you.

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Diana Bauder

@BloggerDi (3113)

• United States

30 Jan 23

@kanuck1 Thank you! No I wasn't aware of that. I'll have to look into it. Fascinating.

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Max Crisp

@Orson_Kart (6757)

• United Kingdom

27 Oct 23

Hi Diana, I’ve always seen you as a deep thinker, so I am not surprised to see you taking such an interest in philosophy. To be honest, I’ve never quite grasped what it’s all about. Usually words I don’t understand put together simply to confuse. Maybe you can enlighten me?

I do know a number of philosophers and their quotes, which is what seems to stick in my head. Confucius is my favourite and here is a quote supposedly attributed to him which tickles me: ‘Confucius says romantic kiss, like spider web, leads to undoing of fly’

I hope you are well and the classes are teaching you good stuff. (I thought manifesting was something horrible?)

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Max Crisp

@Orson_Kart (6757)

• United Kingdom

6 Nov 23

@BloggerDi Hello! I noticed it was months since you been here and wondered if you’d given up on this place because I wasn’t around.

I’ve just come back myself after a year’s hiatus. Or the stoicism had taken over your life and common sense told you not to post here (especially as I wasn’t here) Or you’ve been on a massive bender celebrating reaching your milestone birthday and just recovered. Whatever the reason it’s great to see you are still here. Happy belated birthday and welcome to the over 60s club.

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Diana Bauder

@BloggerDi (3113)

• United States

7 Nov 23

@Orson_Kart Well thank you very much! I'm proud to be 60! Oh if I explained all the reasons for my absence, it would be book length!

Welcome back to you too!

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Diana Bauder

@BloggerDi (3113)

• United States

6 Nov 23

Hi Mr. Windbag @Orson_Kart (Wow, that's quite a new name!

) I didn't take any classes, but just watched YouTube videos to learn. Stoicism is just common sense really, as applied to minding one's own business and controlling our emotions- to live a more peaceful life. I agree though, that some philosophical teachings get very deep and confusing. Your Confucius quote is funny! Thanks for your comments!

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