How to Stay Young

I sent my friend who emailed us the aging jokes about baby boomers a copy of my entry "Thoughts on Being a Baby Boomer", where I mentioned her, and expressed how I didn't find it helpful to contribute to the stereotype of getting older; she responded by sending me "How To Stay Young" email. :) She is very good natured, open minded and does not take things personally (yes, folks like her exist), so I felt comfortable in sharing my thoughts with her.


HOW TO STAY YOUNG


1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height.

Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.

2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down. (keep this In mind if you are one of those grouches;)

3. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening,
whatever. Never let the brain get idle.
'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!


4. Enjoy the simple things.



5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and Lots of time with HIM/HER.



6. The tears happen:
Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is yourself. LIVE while you are alive.


7. Surround yourself with what you love:
Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.



8. Cherish your health:
If it is good, preserve it.
if it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.



9. Don't take guilt trips.
Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.


10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.



And if you don't send this to at least 4 people - who cares? LOL

But do share this with someone. =o)