How to Act Like An Old Lady
As women, let’s face it, we sometimes dread those later years of our lives in terms of how they might affect us both physically and mentally. Who wants to grow old and decrepit, right?
There seems to be a consistent and growing trend in eating healthier, exercising more, and maintaining a positive attitude. Those are all great indicators that as we glide into the afternoon of our lives that the transition will most likely be seamless and pleasant. However, I often wonder why we seem to stress ourselves out with the age thing. After all, our bodies are not meant to last forever. In observing one interesting lady over the years, I have found that the best way to keep the clock of time from creeping up on you rests in the daily use of laughter and good humor, complemented by a clear presence of mind.
At age 45, I sometimes feel as if I am gearing up for the senior citizen lifestyle. After all, there are some days when my mailbox is holding a “Come Visit Our New Senior Care Facility” invitation with my name in bold letters on the front. I frequently ask myself just how 45 became the new 95, and I cannot figure it all out.
The reason for my confusion rests mainly in one woman, my grandmother.
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Ann,
You have a gift. Actually you have several gifts but one of them happens to be Kora. The other is your ability to express your feelings and insights about her life. You are an amazing writer Ann. I have gained many life lessons through you and your tales of Kora. I can't wait to meet her some day. She sounds like a woman I want to go drinking with.
Jeff Miner
Personal Excellence Coach
Thanks, Jeff. Stay tuned to this section for more interesting stories about Kora...with a K!
Ann,
Kora ROCKS!!!! While reading your story, I was reminded of the strong and empowering women I met through my mother as a teen in the 70's. After listening to their wisdom while sitting in the yard on the weekends, all I wanted was to get older. Now, I hope and pray that I become the woman that Kora is, as I always dreamed.
Write the book. We need women role models who live long lives that are important to other women.
Thanks for your most inspiring comment!