Turning sixty is magical. There is a fierceness within from having survived many of life’s struggles. What didn’t kill you leaves you stronger, yet with empathy to nurture others in need. There is an inner wisdom simply from experiencing life up to now. Advancing age is not seen as a burden, but as a sacred gift for which one must prepare. There is sadness that some friends and relatives have left this earth before experiencing this age. To be sixty means that you accept the divine nod in recognition of your inner strength. You have been tested with hardships and obstacles that required digging deep in your resources to overcome. You didn’t give up even when tempted. You faced your mistakes, took ownership, begged forgiveness and moved on. When you hit rock bottom you refused to sink into the mud and despair. You put on your shoes with springs of resiliency and bounced right back onto the playing field. Sixty brings a unique empowerment. You are able to look over the rich, colorful tapestry of life with a sense of pride and deep satisfaction. A job well done. But it’s not a job that’s over. If something was wrong, if an opportunity was missed, there is still time to achieve that purpose in life. These are creative years. You watch many stories come full circle. Justice may not always be visible, but time has shown that for every action there is a reaction. You recognize and can therefore shrug off manipulation from others much better now than in the past, because life has demonstrated what goes around comes around. Sooner or later, in one way or another there is justice. Lies, political spin, the use of God’s name to further one’s own agenda becomes more transparent. Sixty has developed a maturity toward letting go. Forgiveness need not be spontaneous but allowed to evolve. You are beyond weary of unnecessary drama in life and refuse to participate or add to others theatrics. You know forgiveness doesn’t condone another’s bad behavior. Letting go is invigorating, holding onto pain is draining. Sixty has learned to set reasonable boundaries to honor inner strength and peace. Inner happiness becomes the best revenge toward cruelty. Positive energy has been shown to yield positive results. Yet, positive energy is protected and not allowed to be drained by those who decide to live destructively. The years ahead may bring health concerns, empty nest syndrome, sandwich generation issues and loss of family or friends. But sixty has a mature outlook on life. Sixty is wise and thoughtful; patient and resourceful. Sixty handles whatever life gives with grace and dignity. Sixty somethings are survivors with understated knowledge and power. Yet sixty is still open to learn, even the simplest things. Sixty learns that cotton is preferred over polyester during hot flashes. That flannel sheets beat silk any day for night sweats. Sixty learns to carry tissue because sunshine may bring tears. Sixty learns to hold ones tongue to others biting remarks because ultimately, they are meaningless. Sixty finds meditation easier and is preferable to fighting insomnia. Sixty finds that watching a sunrise or listening to a spouse snore can be almost like heaven. Sixty candles brings a smile to my face. Happy sixty hubby. Embrace and love who you are right now at this stage of life. It can’t get any better than that.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:46:46 +0000
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