I recently saw some friends of mine skateboarding. My first thought was, “I’m too old for that.” But then a few days later I saw something that has changed my perspective.
I was walking along the beach and looked up to see two elderly ladies in one piece bathing suits. To my surprise, they were walking towards the ocean. Now although the weather was warm, the sea water was freezing. I should know because a rude wave crashed on my legs when I wasn’t looking.
These two ladies were clearly friends. I could see their tan lines which told me that they spent a lot of time outdoors and in their bathing suits. I couldn’t believe my eyes as I watched them strolling into the freezing water, jumping over the waves and then falling into them as the water got deeper.
Here I am saying that I am too old for this, yet these grandmas are swimming in the ocean. They are swimming when I won’t even dip my toe in it. This truly challenged me. These ladies inspired me to remember that age is just a number. I want to keep being adventurous and having fun, no matter how old I am.
What about you? Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’m too old for this”? I believe being old is a state of mind. I believe we can keep ourselves young and get the most out of life, no matter how old we get.
How to stay young:
- Look for ways to be adventurous – stay active and participate in activities even if you feel you are too old for it. As long as you are physically able, keep moving.
- Keep having fun – you don’t have to stop having fun just because you had a few birthdays under your belt. Find fun friends and make having fun a priority in your life.
I love that I got to see these two grandmas having fun at the beach. I am inspired to keep being adventurous and having fun, no matter how old I get.
We can search for a fulfilling life in many different things but true life is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. To find out more, click on the link below or on the pop up.