I've been away for a while but, now I am back, making the most out of this thing called aging.
I was watching television the other day and I saw President Bush (the dad, not George W.) preparing to jump out of an airplane to celebrate his 85th birthday. When the reporter asked why he was doing it, he replied something like it was better than saying I'm old and waiting to die. He plans to do it again on his 90th birthday!
Does living younger mean living dangerously? Perhaps for some but, I think it just means getting out of your comfort zone. It involves taking some sort of risk, big or small to remind yourself that you are still alive. Most people over 40 don't want to take risks because it is not the "mature" thing to do. After all, our generation has responsibilities; a mortagage, car payments, families that rely on us. We can't put those things on the line. But, if you really think about it. The reason why we have those things is because at some point in our lives we were willing to take a risk.
I don't know if I want to try jumping out of a plane but, I am willing to pursue new passions, meet new friends, and discover new things about myself. Look at your life today. Are you stuck in a comfort zone? Are you feeling older by the minute. What risk are you willing to take to live younger today?
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