Age and Attitude: Feeling young and old
So, I finally made it to 40 years old--Aug. 3, 1968-2008. I don't feel too different, although I wonder if I've felt 40 for some time now, or if it hasn't hit me yet.
Age is a funny thing, and it is somewhat relative--the more I'm around my kids, the older I feel (rim shot here). The more I am around my parents and siblings, the younger I feel.
I do admit that some people make me feel younger, and some make me feel older. I can't say that there is a clear line between the two. When I am with the youth, there are times when they include me in their activities and I feel apart of the group. And there are other times, like camp or physical activities, when I am reminded of my limitations. So, I don't think actual age has anything to do with it.
I am sure it is attitude. And I much prefer to be around people who make me feel younger for all the right reasons. That includes the Senior Citizens from the Shadow Hills Residence. When I have Bible study with them, or join in their activities, age becomes meaningless. They have a zest and energy in life that makes me want to participate with them. Now, we do things at a different pace, but that allows for time to savor the journey.
So, I ask myself today: Do people feel older or younger when they are around me? I hope my attitude will always make my age irrelevant.
Age is a funny thing, and it is somewhat relative--the more I'm around my kids, the older I feel (rim shot here). The more I am around my parents and siblings, the younger I feel.
I do admit that some people make me feel younger, and some make me feel older. I can't say that there is a clear line between the two. When I am with the youth, there are times when they include me in their activities and I feel apart of the group. And there are other times, like camp or physical activities, when I am reminded of my limitations. So, I don't think actual age has anything to do with it.
I am sure it is attitude. And I much prefer to be around people who make me feel younger for all the right reasons. That includes the Senior Citizens from the Shadow Hills Residence. When I have Bible study with them, or join in their activities, age becomes meaningless. They have a zest and energy in life that makes me want to participate with them. Now, we do things at a different pace, but that allows for time to savor the journey.
So, I ask myself today: Do people feel older or younger when they are around me? I hope my attitude will always make my age irrelevant.
posted by Randy Rogers at
9:13 AM
4 Comments:
Hope you had a Happy Happy Birthday!
Robert F R
Hey Happy Birthday. I would have told you yesterday if I knew. 40 isn't so bad, it's not even double my age, hee hee.
Great service btw! You were able to get a lot of great points into a shortened sermon. The sermon went perfect with Sunday school. We talked about how we could model the character of Christ and what Christ's character is.
It didn't publish my name, I didn't intend to be anonymous. I just don't have a google/blogger account
Hailey Post
Thanks Robert and Hailey. Your wishes are well received.
It is cool when S.S. and church mesh together so well.
I hope the home groups are finding it easy to find in-depth discussion based on the sermons as well.
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