What are you going to do when you aren't as mobile?

 

            We all know that teenagers think they are immortal.  How do you feel about you?  I think we are immortal but we have to pass this life to the next to become that way, which means we need to get through this life first.

Let’s say you are getting older and are starting to notice you don’t have the energy and your body isn’t as resilient as it used to be.  I will be working until I am physically unable to, but you have that wonderful retirement saved up and you are ready to hit the links or whatever it is you have visions of doing when you no longer have to get up and go to work or whatever it is you have to go to now.

What are you going to do when you are say in a walker and unable to go to the golf course because of energy or physical restraints?

That is what I want to talk about, starting now to get other interests that are rewarding.  Each of us has talents even though we are not all sure what they are.  Some women and men make beautiful quilts; some carve amazing things while others paint.  Have you ever watched someone spin yarn or weave?  Some people volunteer, others help with making things like blankets and hygiene kits for emergency distribution.  Whatever it is you like or would like to do, I call it "I’m going to do some day", now is the time to start so that when you are to a point in life that you are not as mobile, you have something more to look forward to than just sitting around, eating and watching television.

I think if you start thinking now about how you want to enjoy your life as you get older you will be more satisfied.  Think about it, take a few minutes a week and start something that you are going to do someday. 

Now is someday.  Let me know how it is going.