Celebrating Aging: Becoming More Comfortable

As most of our previous blog posts show, there are definitely hardships surrounding aging. While discussing these it’s easy to get wrapped up in how difficult aging can be. We forget to celebrate aging – myself included! It’s crucial to remember these benefits, and discussing the positive aspects of getting older can help you easily embrace aging.

While talking on the phone with an elderly woman a while ago, the topic of age came up. She asked how old I was, and, with the gap in our ages, we naturally discussed getting older. Her comments took me completely by surprise. I’ll never forget the conversation because she didn’t focus on the hardships that come along with aging. Instead, she said, “It’s great! You become more comfortable in your own skin.”

Her comment was a great example of celebrating aging. Focusing on the benefits that come with getting older helps you embrace and accept aging. Confidence is just one of many great things that come with age. Wendy Lustbader, of Huffington Post, wrote a great article that listed ten ways in which life gets better with age. That article can be found here: Huffington Post: Ten Ways Life Gets Better As We Get Older.

Like fine wine, we all get better with age!