How to Age Blissfully

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On life’s journey into my 80s

plenty of ups and downs occurred

I used to believe my bliss

depends on circumstances –

Tenure decision negative

Marriage proposal accepted

That’s not how I think today

In the past two decades

I’ve seen the golden light

It’s not what happens to me

It’s how I respond to it –

Washington, DC’s coolness

helped me find magical Sedona

Cancer awakened me

to holistic rejuvenation

I’ve realized my wisdom

comes from the hard knocks

the world has given me

It’s my choice to be fulfilled

influencing my total health

Old age decline is the default

from repeating the same tiring life

becoming receptive to disease

thinking too much of dying, death

We can’t regain our youth

Ah, but we can become youthful

in attitude, thinking, vitality, behavior

Here’s how I’ve done it:

Regarding life as an adventure –

daring, risk taking, creativity, novelty

active, listening, sharing, learning

singing, dancing, traveling, growing

Obtaining guidance from —

spiritual teachings, religious traditions

self-awakening, self-development

Connecting with uplifting people

hanging out with them

Enjoying Nature’s renewing power –

forests, mountains, lakes, beaches, Ocean

Tapping into creativity, expressing it

Eating healthily

Exercising well

Regular check-ups

I’ve realized the value of combining

aspects of aging and youthfulness –

Aging for maturity, sensitivity, grace

self-care, contribution, inspiration

Youthfulness for energy, newness,

adventure, optimism, exploration, fun

May you discover and pursue

the right aging blend for you

May the Life Force be within you

Each day alive with blessings

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.

Larry Rosenberg

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.