I’ve checked off 82 birthdays … still learning how to live my life
While no longer claiming to be Young, I remain youthful and vigorous
I admit to myself and declare to you … being Old crept up on me
Yet, I refuse to behave as and let anyone label me Ancient
Young … a blank page, learning lessons for gaining acceptance
Old … heightened concern for aging’s health hazards
Ancient … when withered and dry, material for a museum
Do not let my wrinkles fool you … I’m a Proactive Life
Knowing who I am, what I’m on Earth to do, thriving at it
Please avoid calling me a drained glass, yesterday’s newspaper
I’m able to teach, consult and mentor about the mastery of life
Give up insisting I run my life on my smartphone, social media, AI
I prioritize Nature, diversity, wisdom, dreams and reflection
Enough chatter on how difficult it is to make new friends
I can initiate, listen, show kindness, share passion and inspire
Forget about my unmet goals, buried regrets and missed chances
The past is a story, the present a playground, the future perhaps
Why point out my dreams are unrealistic, tough to attain, far off
I fill my days with adventure, learning, serving, love, joy and peace
Stop lamenting my body slowing down, needing repairs, nearing death
I soar with seasoned emotions, creative mind and spiritual connection
No need to harp on what others think I can’t do, have and become
I feel whole today, in raft-a-river shape …
I cherish each day I hear your so-so opinion about my original poetic-stories
They reveal my life’s meaning, passionate purpose and legacy
Larry Rosenberg’s life mission is to share consciousness, creativity, connection and contribution. Post-retirement, he founded The Larry Show, one-person musical and inspirational shows based on his life’s wisdom, and Adventurous Aging, holistic wellbeing coaching and workshops for people 60+ to reset their life from retiring to refiring. Prior to these enterprises, his 50-year career included higher education in marketing (New York University and University of Massachusetts Amherst), international management training (University of Maryland Global Campus, Tokyo), innovative business consulting and coaching, and holistic health corporate communication. He earned a BS from Drexel University, and an MBA and PhD (Marketing) from The Ohio State University. He lives in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he delights in the area’s tropical lifestyle, cultural diversity, and business vitality.
Learn more about Adventurous Aging for Seniors, a coaching service, at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082105301582. You can contact Larry at larryros@gmail.com and 1.928.202.0010 Eastern Time.
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