How does it feel to get old???
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- čas přidán 10. 11. 2022
- Can you answer the question? Getting old is weird and quite surreal.
I want to know what you think about how life progresses, do you think older ways are better. Do you find it hard to get your head around an ever changing world around you?
Let me know in the comments.
Old?! We don’t age! We just gain experience, Chris!!!🤣😉
Ahhh... yes! What you are feeling is normal, Christian. I can tell you that at 61, some days I feel 161. I crouched down to the level of my grandchildren recently and toppled over like a roly-poly toy! I'm not overweight, but my balance and strength are just NOT the same. The weird "hair growth" issues are common among BOTH men and women. I swear I have chin hairs that literally pop up over night (thank goodness for magnified mirrors!). I do love laugh lines, though. They say a lot about a person. Love and laughter in life are key. Wear those, wrinkles, and gray hair, like badges of honor! They all indicate a life fully lived. I'm not even going into alllll of the physical health issues that I now have. I believe that these are called "The Golden Years" because you need a goldmine to survive! 😆 I too agree about the self checkout, and other forms of the lack of human interaction. It's isolating. I can tell you that it's a huge factor in depression, and declining overall health. Especially, among senior citizens who don't see family or friends often, or at all. Sadly in the US, that is a prevalent scenario of epidemic proportions. I don't have any great answers, other than to practice mindfulness and gratitude in every moment, one day at a time, to the best of your ability. But aging is daunting. It certainly does become very overwhelming at times, due to everything you mentioned. Hang in there, my friend! It's the circle of life (cue "The Lion King" music!). Namaste and peace, love and light to you, and to all of us! ☮️ ❤️ 🌟
PS: A recent meme that I saw said, "Note to self: Do not sit on the floor without a plan to get back up." Truth!!!
I know exactly what you mean Christian! One of the things I really miss is going to the record store and thumbing through the rows and rows of vinyl. And yes, I hate the self check out lanes also. Everytime I start feeling old, I remind myself of the fantastic music I grew up listening to and the phenommnal concerts I saw. Puts a smile on my face everytime!😊
crazy how the first things in my mind after watching 2 minutes were also "i know exactly what you mean" haha , with the automated stuff he got me, life these days seem way more lifeless to be honest , it is so weird..
Hi Christian. my
Mom and I are listening to your talk. I’m age undisclosed and she just turned 67 this week. she says … to do both things: age gracefully and stay young, she says. She says to think about something else and… she says you look great and should not worry at all because all this is natural. thanks 🙏🏻✨🤍 from your friend Nana
My husband and I both turned 46 this year too and we are experiencing the Old too!
Ooooh the hairs 😂 from the head to the nose and ears and possibly the back for you gentlemen and us ladies gain a mustache 😂.
I now understand my parents and grandparents as well. I was just discussing with my husband the other night about why I had to be in my 40's before being able to see the world it really is.
Even feeling old I am far more content with my life and throughly enjoy my garden, I feel less stressed than I did when our children were little and we were chasing fancy cars and the perfect house. I am realizing what is truly valuable in this life and appreciating the beauty of the Earth and our little plot on it. I am able to stop and smell the rain and see the beauty in the sunsets, if getting old is what it takes to have the peace I have now then I am happy with that trade off (for now at least, ask again in 10 years 😂).
Yes! That’s it! I don’t see the point in getting the newest whatever anymore and I take pleasure in more simpler things as you have said. I think there’s a point where one becomes tired and it’s a shame all if this isn’t realised until later in life.
Your brain thinks like 25 but you get much wiser. I’m in my winter years and I can say time goes very fast. You can’t get it wrong and you never get it done. We start to die the day we are born. It’s all part of life as a whole. Happiness is an inside job. Just take aging as gracefully as possible. No one gets out alive. You’ve got to roll with it baby!
Perfectly stated! 🥰
Im feelin it too the last year or so. All the things u said. The last 10 yrs have felt like a whole different world than i grew up with. I miss the interaction. It feels so disconnected.
I believe everything you said is going to resonate with us “older” folks. I’ll be 55 next month & pretty much everything you said, I’ve been feeling the same way about, with the exception of the self checkout lines. I actually prefer them even if I have a full cart. I want to get in & get out as fast as possible. But that’s just my preference. But in all honesty, I think things are just changing so much in the world as far as how human beings treat each other. Everything is divided. You’re either on this side or you’re on that side & the 2 sides just cannot find any common ground. You’re either right or your wrong & there is no in between. So much hate in the world nowadays. I try to stay away from it but when you hop on social media & all you see is people arguing so badly it really takes it’s toll. Then there’s the getting older parts. We realize as people die, whether family, friend or celebrity that you adored growing up, that we also are aging or getting sick. We realize we’re also getting closer & closer to death based on age alone when we see someone older pass. We see our parents getting to the point they’re shuffling around & looking more frail than they did last year. You’re correct it makes us think about our own mortality. I feel sad a lot. Your sadness was evident. The world is depressing sometimes & I don’t think it’s going to get better. With all the social media & people shoving their cell phones is peoples faces when they’re at their lowest is hard to take sometimes. All we can do is I suppose is try to live like want to & go do the things we want to before our time comes. Your videos provide an excellent outlet for me & I’m sure many others. It’s not just about going to sleep for me anymore. It’s about you’ve given me an outlet & place to go & not think about this crazy world & just unwind & put things in perspective for myself. You reach a lot of people with your mediations & stories. You’re making a difference I assure you🙏❤️
Awww! Thank you 😊
I didn’t t say half the stuff I wanted to 😂
You’re right on all of your points. It’s amazing how you change when you get older, there’s like a switch that gets flicked.
Ty so much for this video! I am 41 and all the celebreties that are not here anymore or i see them and im "omg he/she is so old now?? How??" and it is so weird almost freaky and the brain is ""what is happening?? Im older too then" .. or i watch a movie and i remember watching it for the first time and i realize omg it was 22 years ago when it came out! How??? all the little changes in the world are so massive.. i have tech changes... I miss little shops and little talks with people .. its just WEIRD ... All the things movies, books.. i am NEVER gonna get to read them, watch them .. i think i need to play dumb and it will be ok :) but celebreties not getting older would help!! Hahahah
I love these videos when you make them for your yt memory box one day in 20 years you will see them :) 🦋🦋🦋🦋
I’m only five years older than you but work with the elderly now a lot more, via telecare. (Left telecoms). I get some lovely insights from them.
We feel the changes of our autumn years now - but we are not old by any stretch yet. In 30 years time you will look back and wish that you had the youth of today. I try to tell myself this anytime I feel old.
Since my mid 30’s I’ve had significant joint issues - more than many people 20-30 years older than me. That’s just unlucky, but my body and mind are still young. There are changes yes, and I don’t like them, don’t like the changes after menopause etc but we have to adapt to it.
The tech changes that our parents generation have had to get used to are incredibly hard. The changes our grandparents had to adapt to are ridiculous really. Makes me wonder what changes we face. I believe that we have to strive to keep up to date. Especially for access to banking and utility services etc. some poor people really have no clue and no support. It’s tragic.
As for bodily changes I believe that we have to work out bodies regularly to keep them working. Not to banish the belly but to be able to get up and down from the floor. Real basic stuff. By the time we struggle it’s too late. I feel like I’m waffling a bit but what I’m t trying to say really, is to make a commitment to ourselves to do the best for ourselves. Not to go crazy on fitness plans that are not practical for us, but to develop a routine of regular self care.
As for tech. What will we get next?! I see bio chips and crap like that and an older crankier Helen saying ‘I’m not having that stuff put in my body!’ 😂
Christian- you are young, you are healthy, use this change to plan a long happy healthy future.
I wild swim in cold moorland rivers and a friend asked me why I did it, and I said ‘ because it makes me happy, and I’m not dead yet!’ Find that passion and buzz.
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it is a colder world these days, that social distancing has made the heart of the man maybe colder who knows?
people have become grumpier after that coconut19 stuff happened, and the automated stuff you talk about is very true , it bugs me too.
life defintely feels way more shallow then it used to be, keep your head up try and stay in the now, and spend time in nature, way better than sticking downtown somewhere in the city.
and its always good to have a few loved ones around you, or at least 1 friend you can rely on/trust.
life itself is indeed very mysterious /weird.
at times almost feels like some sort of simulation.
we have to try and keep sane tho haha.
much love chris.
Wise words my friend! A simpler life of good friends and good routines is what it’s about.
I can relate I'm 50 and definitely notice the small things that change yearly but it's part of life and I'm slowly being to accept the fact that I can't change that fact lol 😅 Once again we appreciate the upload Christian take care.
Cheers Wade! Just a little bit of reflection going on in this one
Lol. I turned 40 this year. And I feel the same exact way as you do! I mean what is this self checkout business...I think we should get a discount for doing the group chatting in the corner's job. And I gave up on buying movies. I still have all my DVD's but refuse to go further. 😂😂
We seem to doing more and more of other peoples work. I can now call myself old fashioned 😂
@@vacaydiaries 😂😂😂 Or we can just say we are old school...sounds a little better to me!
Hello Christan!
I feel the same way that you do about the check out!! Can't stand it and I always think about that person who could be working.... Faster is not necessarily better..
Time seems to fly as we get older somehow. I'm guessing that's were that expression of " Take time and smell the rose's'' was meant for...
Do things that make YOU happy. Carve some time out for yourself and enjoy the outdoors ( when you can of course) .
Why is it that men look so much more handsome when they have gray hair?? Definitely the changes to our bodies is not always welcome.
Use rosemary for regrowth to hair.. Just put some of that oil into your shampoo..
I feel young at heart and don't focus on the numbers . If you know what I mean...
It's a real scary place out there but as long as you have family who love you and care about you , all will be okay 👍😎 !!
I’ve tried colouring my hair but have accepted it for now 😂 I think that’s what I’m doing, smelling the roses and seeing what’s going on.
I’m the same age as you (a few months older) but I will say listening to you today your words sound so much older 😣
Are you okay? I’m concerned for you now.
With regards to some of what you discussed…, I know it’s controversial but I love self service check outs. (Im an introvert) I do at times love the idea of how it was “back in the day” while watching an old show or movie I also embrace the changes and am so excited by how far we have come and how far we can still go. (If Mother Earth doesn’t rid herself of us first of course. Tbh I would blame her.
I’m good, I had a very tiring week and do need a break, which I should get next month. Thanks so much for looking out for me.
I just remember the cashier typing really fast, seemed to be more efficient haha!
It’s also the store cards, I just want to shop lol
I am 51 and have a horrifyingly abnormal fear of death I cannot get it to stop I think about it constantly, however my husband is 74 and works full-time and can outrun most people he said the secret and happiness to life is to work and provide for your family, and he's a constant tinkerer always building something. Who said opposites attract LOL
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You're welcome. I hope you discover something that alleviates your fear.
wow great talk Im feeling the same way and yes self checkouts cant stand them its like i have become a cashier lol and yes weight we have to watch everything we eat im 59 and i do take care of my self best as i can workout 5 days a week but im feeling it can do what i use to everything is changing and as we get older for me my mind cant keep up with all this computer stuff its like a over load to the brain everything is moving fast and im trying to slow down its crazy anyways i can go on and on lol thank you for this video and the wrinkles for get about it im trying to except getting older and it hard for me im kinda of a perfectionist im working on that cant fight age unless you have a lot of money like all these celebrity and most of them look horrible with all the work lol if i had the money i would probably get a little nip and tuck anyways this got me catting it up so let me stop lol thank you one more thing answer to your question i feel as we age our minds do slow down we cant take all that information in any more so i feel its harder life is different form our days to many changes cant even talk to a person on a phone all computers emails texting and so on so im not happy with it at all but i do the best i can