What's so Bad About Getting Old?

I have heard more reasons why people don't want to get old.  The only one I think is bad is that you have less time to live and I really think beneath all the reasons people give, this is still basically the main reason they fear age.

One of the most common reasons I hear is that they don't want to become feeble.  Well, let's face it, naturally like everything else, things do wear out, however, many of people's ailments are their own fault.  I am a perfect example.

I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis and many other little ills.  The problem isn't age, most of it is how I take care of myself.  I am about 60 lbs. overweight.  I can't walk very well because of this, I don't eat the right things, (I always intend to) and I sit too much (and I know better.) Just writing this convinces I need to change my habits or I won't be around to enjoy all the wonders of life.

Other reasons I have heard for not wanting to age is because of the wrinkles and the shifting of bodily parts.  I think too much pressure is placed on people from the day they are born.  You can now see little kids that decide what will be watched on TV, what clothes they wear and as they get older, how to look forever young.  I always felt wrinkles just showed how long someone had lived.  And good wrinkles often reflect the many smiles someone has given. 
Why do people want to spend loads of money and tons of time getting made over to look young.  Why not let God decide how you should look.  If you are taking care of yourself as far as what you eat and how much you exercise, go ahead and be yourself.  Your looks aren't what people love about you any way, it is the inner beauty that counts in the long run.

Will talk more about being old soon, but for now I need to cook dinner, play with Annie and read some more on my book for book club, which meets Sunday afternoon.

Until later

1. Be kind to one another