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Book Ideas:  Secrets to Staying Young at Heart  |
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oregonatural
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
Susan
Sprague River
OR
USA
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 Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 6:08:00 PM
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We're an amazingly varied group of gals. I wonder what you think keeps you young at heart? What have you discovered as you've matured that has helped you the most to:
1) Keep your equilibrium!
2) Keep your faith!
3) Keep going!
I know all the usual things like don't sweat the small stuff, have faith, eat your veggies and pet the dog, but what really keeps you going and going and going? Especially when the going gets tough?
I'm gleaning your wisdom gals! Spill!
Susan
My random wacky off-grid blog: http://oregonnatural.blogspot.com/
Blessings on you from the bottom of my mountain girl heart! |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
845 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2012 : 8:21:08 PM
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what keeps me going is life. There are so many things to experience and things to learn that I don't want to miss anything. When I get down I get out my "humor file", a collection of cartoons and funny pictures that always get me to laugh. Laughter always helps me to remember to Live, Now!
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
355 Posts
Wendy
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 07:52:18 AM
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Hi fellow Oregonian!
One of the things that has helped me tremendously is taking vitamin D. Truly amazing how everything looks and feels better when I've got enough in my system.
That and getting my fresh air. Even a walk in the rain is soothing when life gets me down.
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1809 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 08:20:06 AM
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I think just staying busy, with family, crafts, Farmgirls, bible studies, and quiet time with DH and my books. And always thankful for each day and looking ahead, the desire to keep living if theres still something in me I can give to others.
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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oregonatural
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
Susan
Sprague River
OR
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 08:42:14 AM
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Thanks Bonnie, Wendy and Brenda!
These are gems of wisdom! Exactly what I'm looking for! Keep 'em comin' ladies!
Feel free to expand on these and add more.
Here's what I'm getting so far to the answer of YOUR PERSONAL SECRETS TO STAYING YOUNG AT HEART:
1)Keeping a sense of humor, keeping a "humor file"
2)Staying involved and engaged in life, finding new interests
3)Regularly connecting and nurturing relationships with family, community, friendships
3)Getting fresh air, exercise (specifically walking), Vitamin D
4)Taking quiet time to reflect
5)Being grateful for one's blessings
6)Giving to others, serving other
Susan
My random wacky off-grid blog: http://oregonnatural.blogspot.com/
Blessings on you from the bottom of my mountain girl heart! |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
8602 Posts
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2012 : 4:00:25 PM
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Seeing good in others, being positive, take time to smell the roses, love. Don't judge a book by it's cover. Peace of mind.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
1684 Posts
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Posted - Jan 20 2012 : 4:28:07 PM
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Something that I've discovered recently that helps me feel young at heart is yoga. I always feel more resilient and positive after a yoga session. Also watching old loony Tunes cartoons. I'll never outgrow the Roadrunner.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 08:27:46 AM
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I second all of the farmgirl sisters wisdom - a sense of humor is invaluable, being grateful for all the things I do have - health, healthy family etc., the opportunities I've had to do something that matters have made a huge impact - an example - a work trip to New Orleans last year to help rebuild homes
And the thing that gets me through hard times is just keeping in mind that it is all temporary - that may sound flip, but I have been through some craziness in my life and it always passes, always. And even in the midst of it there were things to celebrate.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
8602 Posts
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2012 : 4:33:59 PM
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To add another secret to staying young at heart: Playing the piano, keeping your mind busy.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
7402 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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oregonatural
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
Susan
Sprague River
OR
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 3:32:23 PM
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I am so deeply touched by our collective wisdom. Thank you so much for taking a moment to share it. It truly is an honor to know you all, if only in this 'virtual' world. The comments have been so amazing. Keep 'em coming!
My random wacky off-grid blog: http://oregonnatural.blogspot.com/
Blessings on you from the bottom of my mountain girl heart! |
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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 5:02:40 PM
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The best advice I can give is do what makes YOU happy and do it now. Don't wait for the right time because there usually isn't one. Be daring & don't worry about what other people think. I always say to myself that if I want to skateboard down the street in a big purple hat, yelling "Whoo - Hoo!", I'm gonna do it. The people who really care about me are gonna cheer me on, not stand in my way.
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
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SylviaE
True Blue Farmgirl
278 Posts
Sylvia
Stamford
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 5:17:32 PM
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For me, doing a job I love keeps me young at heart.
Sylvia E
Farmgirl Sister #2871 |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
704 Posts
JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 09:09:51 AM
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| I have a file labeled "Getting Older not Old" They are stories of older people living a fruitful, active and happy life well into there 90's. The latest one is about an 85 year old Alaskan woman who saved her husband that was being stomped on by a huge moose. She grabbed the shovel from the truck and began to beat the moose with it until it ran off. Her husband survived. They don't want the moose killed, they will go back to the area to walk their dogs again. She did mention she might bring a handgun next time but then said no, I wouldn't want to hurt the moose--we'll just stay closer to the truck next time: ) JoAnn |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
8602 Posts
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 10:48:41 AM
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That's a nice story JoAnn. Thanks for sharing.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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oregonatural
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
Susan
Sprague River
OR
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 5:08:37 PM
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JoAnn, I love the idea of keeping a Getting Older Not Old file. And what a great story, thanks for sharing that one!
Stephanie, my grandmother used to recommend the same thing and I had sort of forgotten about that till you mentioned it.
Sylvia, I'm with you, doing work I love makes me so happy. Sometimes the simplest thing can be so rewarding.
CJ, You are right that being creative is so important, keeps the juices flowing.
Marly, you absolutely nailed it when you said looking for the positive in life and in others. Being negative gets to be a bad habit. Also you were right about playing the piano too. I have one, and I dust it, and I so seldom sit down and play anymore. After I read your post I played it for about an hour the other day and it was wonderful!
Amy Grace, thanks for the reminder to be grateful. Attitude of gratitude! And also keeping the perspective that everything passes. So true!
Cindy, I did yoga for over 15 years and I have just slowly gotten out of the habit, so thanks to you, I've gotten out the yoga mat and have been at it again. You are so right about it. It even helps with the dang hot flashes.
You all make getting older seem wonderful and full of wisdom and peace and far from being boring! I'll be 60 on Leap Year (or 15 if you only count the leaps) and I've sure been feeling my age lately. But I'm so glad I asked for your input!
Susan
My random wacky off-grid blog: http://oregonnatural.blogspot.com/
Blessings on you from the bottom of my mountain girl heart! |
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