How to Age Gracefully

BE POSITIVE: "All the days of the afflicted one are bad, but the one with the cheerful heart has a continual feast." (Proverbs 15:15) As you age, you may experience negative feelings when you remember your youthful vigor and the many things you were once able to do.  This is understandable. However, make an effort not to be overcome by those negative feelings. Dwelling on the past can make your days gloomy and discourage you from doing what you are still able to do. Joseph, 79, in Canada, thinks positively:  "I try to enjoy doing the things I can do and not cry over the things that I need to  but can't do now."

Reading and learning can also make you feel more positive, broadening your horizons.  Thus, to the extent possible, be alert for opportunities to read and learn new things. Ernesto, 74, in the Philippines,  goes to the library and checks  out interesting books to read. He says, "I still enjoy the thrill of adventure, the joy of traveling beyond the confines of home through the written word."  Lennart, 75, in Sweden, even took on the daunting task of learning a new language. 

Next time: How to Age Gracefully - BE GENEROUS

From the Watchtower magazine, 2015