How to stay young and happy despite ageing

Celebrating a special day today and having given me this task of getting up every morning to write 3 pages in handwriting before breakfast made me think of my life so far, going back yep... quite far..the very, very happy, the dark and the challenging sometimes very, very heartbreaking times.. this makes one think what the most important in life is......

I am blessed with my children, my daughter in law, my grandson and soon another grandchild and real, close friends. They not only love but also challenge me to make plans for the next years to come... which is amazing.

Each time I look back and get stuck there with regrets, they force me to look into my future and what I want to achieve and most importantly support me so!

My grandmother, who raised me, is my inspiration. When she was 90 years old, we both looked out of her window and she said to me with a smile on her face: Look at these old people out there (her neighbours, similar age, chatting on a bench)! She never felt her age and was always busy supporting and helping others.

That is my secret, too! Surround yourself with people who genuinely care, push you towards fulfilling your dreams, challenge you, and are honest with you.

And... yes!! Keep smiling, have a positive outlook and enjoy the MOMENT like children do!

I found this article interesting and would like to share it.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/feeling-young-heart-may-help-live-longer-201412177598

Happy, laughing woman leaning out of a car, despite her age.