"Getting old is for the birds." That is how I used to feel. Now, however, I have reclaimed my life. How about you? Do you feel old?
I think it is all a matter of the mind. I really believe age is irrelevant. We are as old as we feel right! It is so easy to give in to the normal aging patterns and feelings then soon we are "stuck in a rut." Of course, I do realize age does often bring health problems and aching joints, but if we are able to feel good about ourselves, it does help immensely.
My family recently urged me to stop dying my hair and go back to being grey. Well, I tried but I couldn't take it. Grey has never been a good colour for me, so it was difficult to look in the mirror and see this grey-haired woman staring back at me. Please do not misunderstand me. I love grey on other people. Most of my friends have beautiful grey hair. Regardless of family pressure, I succumbed last week to dying it again and right away I felt so much better.
The same goes for the clothes I wear. I cannot feel good in clothes that are made for my age. We tend to think that because we are a "certain age," we really should dress accordingly. I am not suggesting we wear outlandish clothes that will draw attention to ourselves, but let's wear things we feel comfortable with and look good on us, too. Maybe we should go for a colour we always felt was a little too bright for us. Just try it. If it feels good, wear it. Lift your head high, smile at the world and be a proud senior citizen.
How about makeup? That's another thing we sometimes find difficult to decide on. Here again, I am not suggesting we go around with makeup that is plastered on. Just a little is all I am suggesting. It should enhance our features. Have you heard the quote, "A little dab of power, a little dab of paint, makes a pretty lady, what she really aint?"
Personally, I find it makes quite a difference in how I feel, especially if I'm feeling a little low.
I expect, if there are any men reading this, they are laughing a little. Well, here's something that may help you, too. How does your wife see you? Is she proud when you walk along the street together or would she rather pretend you aren't with her? Hopefully not the latter, but maybe you could think to yourself, "do I need a haircut or maybe a shave? When was the last time I treated myself to something new?"
Please don't take offence. I was just wondering.
Have a great week and take care.
