Each new generation breaks paradigms and overturns old ways of doing things. It’s how we move forward as a society. Each generation of kids will remake the world, and from this we’ll gain all kinds of new discoveries. So as we age, we have a choice: we can either cling to the world as we shaped it and refuse to engage in the new world our kids’ and grandkids’ generations are creating, or we can adapt to their world and remain curious, active participants in it.
This to me is at the heart of aging joyfully. Our goal shouldn’t be to cling to youth as we get older, but to keep our joy alive by tending our inner child throughout our days while also nurturing our connection to the changing world. In doing so, we balance wisdom with wonder, confidence with curiosity and depth with delight.
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Continuing this post for Sunday: These articles were in Saturday's New York Times. What a coincidence!
How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health
How to Add More Play to Your Grown-Up Life, Even Now
I think (and write) about the ways my age is different than my parents, and how they were different than their parents.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post and a smart one too.
ReplyDeleteAn acceptance of aging while keeping a childlike wonder and curiosity makes such a difference as we grow older.
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