I’m fast approaching 70 years old, my dad passed in his 50s, and we lost our daughter 13 days past her first birthday. Life goes on, and we never know which day we wake up will be our last here, but I now walk around with the knowledge that I have fewer days in front of me than behind me. That mindset helps put a lot of things in proper perspective. Don’t sweat the small stuff. I have to admit it wasn’t until recently that the thought really settled in on me. If it has occurred to you, when in life did it occur to you? For me, it was in my 60s.
@KellyJay saidi got a couple orbits on you
put a lot of things in proper perspective
when you've collected more than 50 orbits, they do not hold the same impact on the overall outlook
but this observation, "put a lot of things in proper perspective",
is exactly the case for all humans, whether they slow down and enjoy/reminisce/nostalize/smell the roses,
or they allow the status quo of their life to remain unchanged
or, as i look at stuff, i'm already going downhill, it's time to rev the rpm's, put the pedal to the metal, and go for broke
i WILL hit mach two
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i got a couple orbits on you
when you've collected more than 50 orbits, they do not hold the same impact on the overall outlook
but this observation, "put a lot of things in proper perspective",
is exactly the case for all humans, whether they slow down and enjoy/reminisce/nostalize/smell the roses,
or they allow the status quo of their life to remain unchanged
or, a ...[text shortened]... nhill, it's time to rev the rpm's, put the pedal to the metal, and go for broke
i WILL hit mach two
@KellyJay saidIm there too... 70 in a few months. No health issues [yet], BP perfect, sugar 95 to 105. I dont take pills or supplements of any kind and I take doctors advice with a pinch of salt ie I dont trust them.
I’m fast approaching 70 years old, my dad passed in his 50s, and we lost our daughter 13 days past her first birthday. Life goes on, and we never know which day we wake up will be our last here, but I now walk around with the knowledge that I have fewer days in front of me than behind me. That mindset helps put a lot of things in proper perspective. Don’t sweat the small ...[text shortened]... ed in on me. If it has occurred to you, when in life did it occur to you? For me, it was in my 60s.
Watch your diet and you should be fine despite poor family life expectancy history. Watch your diet means - cook your own fresh food 18 times out of the 21 meals for the week. Dont eat or drink anything made in a factory or restaurant. Use ECOO or coconut oil. Eat fresh [pref organic] meat including the fat. Eat fresh fish. Plant your own basic veggies. Get sunlight. Get out of the house. Keep active. Play more chess. Argue with a few people... Its healthy as its keeps your mind working.
Is all common sense stuff and Good luck.
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I am, “closing in on” 80. My parents lived long (dad, 101 and mum 97) so I may have inherited that longevity but to be honest I don’t think about it and my “rear view mirror” broke a long time ago. I get up every morning and do what I do. I do pretty much everything in moderation, with the very odd hiccup. When your time comes it comes.
@Rajk999 saidSo uncharacteristic of you!
Im there too... 70 in a few months. No health issues [yet], BP perfect, sugar 95 to 105. I dont take pills or supplements of any kind and I take doctors advice with a pinch of salt ie I dont trust them.
Watch your diet and you should be fine despite poor family life expectancy history. Watch your diet means - cook your own fresh food 18 times out of the 21 meals for the ...[text shortened]... ew people... Its healthy as its keeps your mind working.
Is all common sense stuff and Good luck.
@Great-Big-Stees saidThank you. I turned 66 in November and even though I don't know what to believe or how to believe, many mornings I say, "Thank you that I'm still alive."
I am, “closing in on” 80. My parents lived long (dad, 101 and mum 97) so I may have inherited that longevity but to be honest I don’t think about it and my “rear view mirror” broke a long time ago. I get up every morning and do what I do. I do pretty much everything in moderation, with the very odd hiccup. When your time comes it comes.
@KellyJay saidI turn 71 in a few days. I’m thankful for each day, one day at a time. Life is good. Even the darkness is good, for, without it, there would be no contrast.
I’m fast approaching 70 years old, my dad passed in his 50s, and we lost our daughter 13 days past her first birthday. Life goes on, and we never know which day we wake up will be our last here, but I now walk around with the knowledge that I have fewer days in front of me than behind me. That mindset helps put a lot of things in proper perspective. Don’t sweat the small ...[text shortened]... ed in on me. If it has occurred to you, when in life did it occur to you? For me, it was in my 60s.
I agree about not getting upset over small things. There is no profit in that, only high blood pressure.
@Great-Big-Stees saidThats one hell of a gene pool. Lucky you. For those who dont have that, believe it or not, the bible has some great health advice which the medical profession is only now researching and finding it to be sound.
I am, “closing in on” 80. My parents lived long (dad, 101 and mum 97) so I may have inherited that longevity but to be honest I don’t think about it and my “rear view mirror” broke a long time ago. I get up every morning and do what I do. I do pretty much everything in moderation, with the very odd hiccup. When your time comes it comes.
Fast often. No food just water for a few days.
Eat meat, especially beef and lamb, including the fat.
Keep busy with daily chores.
Keep a good social network of family and friends.
Have a drink or two.
@Rajk999 saidJust how big are those drinks over there?
Thats one hell of a gene pool. Lucky you. For those who dont have that, believe it or not, the bible has some great health advice which the medical profession is only now researching and finding it to be sound.
Fast often. No food just water for a few days.
Eat meat, especially beef and lamb, including the fat.
Keep busy with daily chores.
Keep a good social network of family and friends.
Have a drink or two.
@moonbus saidWhen the visiplates go dark, it's the IT guy who gets sent out the airlock.
I turn 71 in a few days. I’m thankful for each day, one day at a time. Life is good. Even the darkness is good, for, without it, there would be no contrast.
I agree about not getting upset over small things. There is no profit in that, only high blood pressure.
The post that was quoted here has been removedIm sure the is more stuff we agree on. Yes EVOO. Cooking is a lost art with this fast food generation and feminism taking hold on some of the women. Its bad for their health and the only winners here are doctors [drug pushers in my book], big pharma companies. Yes we have a lot in common. Good food, good family and social life is the key to a long happy life. Im particularly lucky living on a 'backward' island. Lots of fresh fish, the meat here is naturally organic, and the pace of life is slow and easy. Happy New Year to you and yours.