Thank you. I love that you write from the heart and do not idealise how to age. You are on the same wavelength as me. Tell it as it is, not as we are led to believe. Taking the shoulds out of it all.
I think we are hearing a lot more about ageing these days, because the boomer generation has the means with technology. But also we experienced such vast changes over our lifetime. From “love” in the 60’s to a vast means of reading and research.
If only all of the knowledge and experience could be put into the minds of those in government and who whoever controls the means to make life easier for us all.
The generation that made a noise as youth has continued to make a noise now they have grown into being ageing boomers. I am glad that our generation is raising its voice for the benefit of older people. I have already enjoyed older years that were far more interesting than the accepted roles of my parents' generation. I want to continue to do so and to continue to enjoy the years that remain. So I am particularly interested in how we can maintain good physical and mental health. Yes, ageing takes its toll, so maybe we can't run a marathon. But some do - not something our parents would have considered doing. I'm the first to cheer them on. But burn out is just as possible for those of us who choose more competitive or more energetic roles as we age, as it was for those who chose to be superwoman in their middle years. Acceptance of our new limitations is a lesson that some of us still have to learn.
I look forward to your new books. We have so much we can learn from you. More power to your writing elbow, Denise.
Thanks so much for this; I love how you’ve put it. Our generation has made a lot of noise (in the best way!) and opened up more possibilities than our parents could’ve imagined.
I’m totally with you on cheering others on, whether it’s marathons or new ventures, but also noticing how easy it is to burn out if we keep pushing too hard. It’s a fine line sometimes, isn’t it? I’m in recovery today after a 13 hour round trip yesterday.
I think part of ageing well is learning when to lean in and when to let go — and being OK with the pace that’s right for us. That kind of self-permission feels like a quiet superpower.
Really appreciate your thoughts, thank you for adding so much to the conversation.
Thank you. I love that you write from the heart and do not idealise how to age. You are on the same wavelength as me. Tell it as it is, not as we are led to believe. Taking the shoulds out of it all.
I think we are hearing a lot more about ageing these days, because the boomer generation has the means with technology. But also we experienced such vast changes over our lifetime. From “love” in the 60’s to a vast means of reading and research.
If only all of the knowledge and experience could be put into the minds of those in government and who whoever controls the means to make life easier for us all.
The generation that made a noise as youth has continued to make a noise now they have grown into being ageing boomers. I am glad that our generation is raising its voice for the benefit of older people. I have already enjoyed older years that were far more interesting than the accepted roles of my parents' generation. I want to continue to do so and to continue to enjoy the years that remain. So I am particularly interested in how we can maintain good physical and mental health. Yes, ageing takes its toll, so maybe we can't run a marathon. But some do - not something our parents would have considered doing. I'm the first to cheer them on. But burn out is just as possible for those of us who choose more competitive or more energetic roles as we age, as it was for those who chose to be superwoman in their middle years. Acceptance of our new limitations is a lesson that some of us still have to learn.
I look forward to your new books. We have so much we can learn from you. More power to your writing elbow, Denise.
Thanks so much for this; I love how you’ve put it. Our generation has made a lot of noise (in the best way!) and opened up more possibilities than our parents could’ve imagined.
I’m totally with you on cheering others on, whether it’s marathons or new ventures, but also noticing how easy it is to burn out if we keep pushing too hard. It’s a fine line sometimes, isn’t it? I’m in recovery today after a 13 hour round trip yesterday.
I think part of ageing well is learning when to lean in and when to let go — and being OK with the pace that’s right for us. That kind of self-permission feels like a quiet superpower.
Really appreciate your thoughts, thank you for adding so much to the conversation.
I love this and will follow you for more!
I love this! Thank you x
Thank you.