Aging is inevitable. We start getting older the minute we are born. Of course, as children we keep growing and learning. But as adults, we have a choice to continue to grow, or just get old.
Too many of us decide once school is over, there is nothing to learn. We live on knowledge that is stale and affected by time. Life gives us some bumps and bruises along the way. We learn to fear some things and become bitter about other things.
It is our choice. Are you getting better or worse? We can continue to learn and grow. The body may be giving us issues, but our minds are always ready to learn. Our spirits can soar above the tragedies and disappointments of this world. We can decide to become better instead of bitter.
Each day, we have a choice to grow. There are several things we can do today to make that happen.
- Read a book
- Keep a journal
- It can be written, or drawn
- It can contain scraps of paper notes or photos like a scrapbook
- If nothing else, write down what you are thankful for
- Take up a new hobby
- Consider other opinions
- Laugh! Yes, find something to laugh about in good humor
We can have a growth mindset. Every one of us is getting older. But none of us have to just get old!
