The fact that people tell others they feel or are younger is called subjective ageing. Subjective aging is an important concept that can have significant implications for individuals’ well-being and health outcomes. Understanding how people perceive themselves and their own ageing can help to develop interventions and programs that promote healthy ageing and improve quality […]
When people ask me what I consider old I always say an age 10 years older than me. I found it interesting that people when asked what age they would like to be, most people say 10 years younger than they actually are, according to a study from the Stanford Center on Longevity. The study […]
My thanks to my cousin Irene for this and she received it from Karen The telephone rang. It was a call from his mother. He answered it and his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering […]
I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis and so I have started to find out about this disorder and how it may affect my future if I don’t follow the doctor’s advice. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation and pain in the joints, as well as damage to other organs […]
Those who are good at what they do, writers, speakers, teachers, elite athletes and others have an obligation to others. Providing leadership to youngsters in areas beyond their area of expertise is another way to pay it forward. Paying it forward refers to the practice of doing good deeds for others, with the hope that […]
As some of you may know, my grandson is an elite athlete, and no I have no claim on ability, that belongs to his Dad and his Mom. He is still young not yet 14 but he by default a leader. I believe that elite athletes no matter what age can provide leadership to younger […]
Today marks our 54th wedding anniversary, and as I sit here reflecting on our life together, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the 59 years we have known each other. From the moment we met, I knew that you were the one for me. Your warmth, kindness, and beauty captured my heart, and I have […]
My thanks to Aubrey and Ron for the following stories 5 – Fifth Important Lesson – Giving When it Counts. Many years ago, when I worked as a volunteer at a hospital, I got to know a little girl named Liz who was suffering from a rare & serious disease. Her only chance of recovery […]
My thanks to Aubrey and Ron for the following stories 4 – Fourth Important Lesson. – The Obstacle in Our Path. In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and […]
My thanks to Aubrey and Ron for the following stories 3 – Third Important Lesson – Always remember those who serve. In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of […]
