AGEING
As I approach the 'third age',
I am drawn to reflecting on the ageing process.
How do I approach the ageing process?
Am I 'mutton dressed as lamb'?
Do I use regenerative potions or plastic surgery?
Do I disguise signs of ageing such as dyeing my grey hair?
Have I adopted the language of the young?
How do I honour the ageing process?
Am I willing to share my story?
How do I mentor others with my acquired wisdom and life experience?
Do I provide a 'safe harbour' for the younger generation?
How do I acknowledge the beauty of the aged?
Do I have open hands and open heart to receive the giftedness of old age?
How do I celebrate ageing - art, dance, music, creativity?
The Society of Friends' booklet on Advice and Queries says:
"Every stage of our lives offers fresh opportunities.
Approach old age with courage and hope.
Although it may bring increasing disability and loneliness,
it can also bring serenity, detachment and wisdom."
I am drawn to reflecting on the ageing process.
How do I approach the ageing process?
Am I 'mutton dressed as lamb'?
Do I use regenerative potions or plastic surgery?
Do I disguise signs of ageing such as dyeing my grey hair?
Have I adopted the language of the young?
How do I honour the ageing process?
Am I willing to share my story?
How do I mentor others with my acquired wisdom and life experience?
Do I provide a 'safe harbour' for the younger generation?
How do I acknowledge the beauty of the aged?
Do I have open hands and open heart to receive the giftedness of old age?
How do I celebrate ageing - art, dance, music, creativity?
The Society of Friends' booklet on Advice and Queries says:
"Every stage of our lives offers fresh opportunities.
Approach old age with courage and hope.
Although it may bring increasing disability and loneliness,
it can also bring serenity, detachment and wisdom."