Forever Young.
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (53679)
May 19, 2018 12:48pm CST
Growing old gracefully - what exactly does that mean? I am sure most of us would like to be forever young - and might therefore try various methods to slow the process of aging.
Unless one dies young , getting old is inevitable, but should it be welcomed with open arms? I have seen elderly folk who dress young , think young - and care not one jot about those who might snicker behind their backs.
I would never go under the knife to remove the signs of aging - but I won't sail resigned into the sunset either.
The measures I employ to slow the process will include - diet, exercise and social activity. What about you ? Do you think about getting old and ways of slowing down the process? Who wants to be forever young?
The measures I employ to slow the process will include - diet, exercise and social activity. What about you ? Do you think about getting old and ways of slowing down the process? Who wants to be forever young?30 people like this
32 responses
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
19 May 18
I would like to age naturally in order for people to see the wisdom that grew with as I aged. 
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
20 May 18
@mlgen1037 Very smart! I always say that grey hair isn't a privilege. You have to earn it.
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
20 May 18
@Kandae11 I agree with you, Kandase. 
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@Marilynda1225 (79722)
• United States
19 May 18
I'm just letting nature run it's course. I don't mind getting older except for the aches and pains 
The only measure I take is dying my hair. I might not be forever young but I will be forever blonde 
The only measure I take is dying my hair. I might not be forever young but I will be forever blonde 6 people like this
@allknowing (130066)
• India
20 May 18
I was ready for that as mother was a fine example of what happens when one gets old (lol)
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
20 May 18
I hear 'ya. Not planning to be gray if I can help it!
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- that's the spirit, do what you feel happy and comfortable with.
@popciclecold (35093)
• United States
19 May 18
Well, since I am nearly 70 I just try to take one day at a time, I wear clothes for my age. I know what you mean about dressing young. I stay active. I am glad to be my age, especially when young people tell me, I hope to get around like you when I get old
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@popciclecold (35093)
• United States
19 May 18
@Kandae11 Yes it is. Have a great day.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
19 May 18
Aging is great.Yes you get a few changes but not much.You cannot slow down aging.
Look around and you will see who wants to be forever young
I love all the cute lines in my face.But do not have a double chin.I am very happy with my aging.
I am old 88 I get some perks
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
19 May 18
I do now that I have reached that "age." All the dieting and exercise in the world doesn't stop aches and pain and arthritis and all the other crap that comes with getting old. And society has it's own prejudices against the aging on many levels that one must now contend with with.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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19 May 18
Since I was in my early teens and twenties I have been cognisant of and accepted the fact that I will get old one day - therefore I have always been respectful of those much older than myself - and hope that I will get the same treatment. If started early and one is committed, the elimination of certain foods and the addition of certain others do contribute to a more healthful life. However there are some ailments which are not easy to shake, especially when they run in the family.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
19 May 18
I do wish life were longer but the aging process slower. In many ways with life spans increasing it seems that may be exactly what is happening. But I'm like you. I will do it gracefully. Not going to try to alter things that aren't natural, because even as technology has improved in that area...you can still tell most of the time.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
22 May 18
@Kandae11 It never looks natural, so usually when I see someone who has done it, I'm thinking...if no one believes that's really YOU, why bother doing it? The reaction is not, "Oh, you look great," which is what the expectation is by someone who does it. It's "Oh my, that looks fake." The reaction is the total opposite of what is expected, so it's just really a waste of time. Like buying a really old Cadillac because its a Cadillac, and you want to say you drive a Caddy, but everyone knows it's just an old car and you couldn't afford a new one anyway. 
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
19 May 18
I would think of forever young would refer to more of as we age and get older, we can keep our minds youthful and feeling young. Getting old does slow down the process yes, but only to an extent that we allow it
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
19 May 18
I feel quite old now that I am 45 years old. I like to eat a healthy diet which is vegan and do exercise. I wish to keep my mind young and reading My Lot helps me. When a lady has her hair go grey some people dye their hair. I have more like white hairs at the front of my hair.
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@BloggerDi (3113)
• United States
20 May 18
I'm in agreement with your great post and most of the comments. I turned 55 in February. It's odd because I feel younger than ever in some ways. But I certainl see and feel some signs of aging.
I'll keep trying to be as healthy as possible- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I believe they are closely connected, one affects the others to an extent.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
19 May 18
I have aged gracefully. I haven't colored my hair in 14 years and people ask me all of the time, "Who does your hair color? It looks so pretty?"
I have also had people tell me I don't look old enough to have a 28 year old daughter. (I was 25 when I had her)
I just look after my skin. I allow the natural oils to moisturize it instead of killing good bacteria with harsh soaps and body washes. I stay out of the sun as much as possible and only wear makeup to meetings and interviews.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
20 May 18
@Kandae11 That is why I dont wear it every day. It smothers the pores of your skin so it can't breathe properly.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
20 May 18
I am a senior and have just glided into it without a whimper. I do dye my hair as my face matches with a slightly dark and natural hair (lol)
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
20 May 18
@Kandae11 Actually I did not even watch the years pass by. This happens I suppose when one is busy living and not just existing.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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20 May 18
@allknowing I am like you - in fact I wrote a post about it on the now defunct Bubblews. I stopped thinking about aging when my son was born- all I wanted was for the years to go by quickly so he would grow and be able to take care of himself . I had nightmares thinking of anything happening to me and someone else taking care or not taking good care of him.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
19 May 18
I have embraced my gray hair and wrinkles and while I dress stylishly I try to be age appropriate as well. Dressing like a teen does not make a 60-year-old look younger.
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@arunima25 (85277)
• Bangalore, India
19 May 18
I want to be young at heart forever. Ageing is inevitable and I accept it gracefully.
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@arunima25 (85277)
• Bangalore, India
19 May 18
@Kandae11 I have started ageing but I am still a kid at heart. Moreover I work with younger children and so have more the reason to stay young at heart.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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20 May 18
@Herlyn123 they look contented , happy and in love. Very important ingredients for looking well when we age.
