I think “been there, done that” sums this up rather well!

I’m also inspired by all of your positive perspectives on the art of living.

Thanks again, and all the best!

Thank you so very much for chiming in on this conversation. It’s great to see someone, 64 years young, who truly appreciates every day of life that they were given.

It’s encouraging to see someone with your outlook. So many in your age group resolve themselves to be unimportant an unnecessary in today’s progressive world.

I am sure your service to those young minds is greatly appreciated, and congrats on the 20 years of dedication in doing so. I wish you luck on your new ventures and hope you experience even more success with the tasks at hand.

I’m 64, and even though I couldn’t visualize being this age when I was young, I can truly say that I enjoyed every stage along the way. Although I have to remind myself not to judge young people sometimes, I enjoy watching them and learning from them.

I have 4 children, ages 27 through 39, and three teenage grandchildren. I just retired from 20 years teaching community college students. I’m very grateful to have frequent and meaningful contact with younger people to help me at least be aware of the cutting edge, even if I’m not always on it.

What I enjoy most about being my current age is I don’t take things seriously anymore, I care more about what I think than about what others think, and I know how to make meaningful use of my time. There are plenty examples of folks who started new careers and tackled new challenges after 60. I’m one of those.

What worked when I was 20 does not work now, what worked when I was 25 does not work now. I don’t necessarily consider myself “old” but you make a good point in that we all do it just once.

Sometimes I look back at the days my wife and I were engaged, or even our first two years of marriage prior to kids and wish that we had some of those carefree days again, but I would never trade my children in for anything in this world. That’s when I realize that right now not only am I making every day count for myself as a 29 year old, but I’m playing a part in making everyday the best day possible for my 4 year old and my 2 year old.

Thanks for putting this out there, it’s definitely something we should all stop and reflect on.

@Vicky H – agreed. I made it this far, once was enough

So youth envy doesn’t have to exist if you break some rules.

Your right, we are blessed to have lived this long, I don’t know if I could do it all over again, I’m pooped from the first round.