A Matter of Mind

It is all about accepting your physical age but keeping your mind young.
The statement is simply – "Age is a matter of mind – if you don’t mind it doesn’t matter."

Having said that, it’s obvious that age does matter in some situations, and it can pose certain physical restrictions and limitations. There’s usually something that restricts us all to some degree, however, we can generally find ways to work around the limitations, or worst, tolerate them.

It’s wise to make every possible effort to change your non-beneficial habits such as smoking, drinking in excess and lack of exercise, etc, to maintain your physical well being. In addition, it’s equally important to keep your mental attitude fresh and current, that’s what keeps us "young at heart" and "young at thought", regardless of our age.

Use the knowledge and experiences that age has blessed you with, however, be open to new ideas and new ways of doing and looking at things. That’s when age becomes "a matter of mind". Don’t allow yourself to become stagnate in your ways – think out of the age limiting "age box."

To communicate in today’s world, and be to be able to maneuver through the marvels of modern technology, you’ll have to keep up with what’s happening around you. Embrace technology, don’t run from it. Stay in tune with today’s youth. You don’t have to agree with them, just stay in tune. It’s the differences and individuality in life that keep us going. What in the world would we do if everybody was the same? As the kids today would say – "BORING!"

The inner self in everyone, regardless of their age or situation, needs, and wants, to be happy. We all need to have a life filled with fun, laughter, and above all, compassion for and from others. These life sustaining emotions shouldn’t be confined to a specific age or group.

We need to learn and appreciate the knowledge gained from age and life experiences, but think and communicate in today’s terminologies. If you can pull this off, you’ll be more effective in sharing your ideas and thoughts with others in a way that your point of view, or opinion, will be understood.

Age is a matter of mind – if you don’t mind it doesn’t matter.