Category Archives: Gratitude and Spirituality

“Young-old” with gratitude and angst

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Nancy, Almost 70 Turning seventy in four days! I read about this blog in the Taos Institute’s July 2012 Positive Aging Newsletter. I am delighted to find it just before my turning point in four days – a lovely birthday … Continue reading →

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Looking forward

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Pat, Age 68 years, 8 months Today I met my sister-in-law for morning tea as it was her 70th birthday. She was not happy at the realization that she was now 70, but I pointed out to her that it … Continue reading →

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On my Birthday!

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sharon, Age 70 Life expectancy was never 70 when I was a child! At least you weren’t functioning as you had previously. I have been married twice, have 3 grown children, 1 step son and exchange children around the world. … Continue reading →

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Feeling blessed and optimisitc

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Diana, Age 70 Some 70th birthday reflections Well, the BIG DAY came, and went, last Friday 4/20/2012 and I believe I will declare it all good! I had spent the prior week near Austin, TX with my sister, first of … Continue reading →

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Life is how you take the ups and downs

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sharon, Age 69 HI, I’M TURNING 70 NEXT YEAR AND IT’S A LITTLE SCARY TO THINK MY LIFE IS COMING TO AN END. AFTER THE 60’S IT IS ALL DOWN HILL FROM THERE. I NEVER MARRIED OR HAD CHILDREN. MY … Continue reading →

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Pearls of wisdom from 70 Candles gatherings

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Blog Mavens

“Don’t be afraid of aging. We’ve been aging since we’ve been born and it’s a great thing to get older.” “The most important thing is to extract the sweetness from life and see the big picture. We know what the … Continue reading →

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The Riches of This Age

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Patricia, Age 72 Generally, this is a fine and liberating time of life, enhanced by the great richness of friendship with women (most of them over many decades), the freedom to pursue pleasure far more than duty and the delight … Continue reading →

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Ever thankful New Zealand

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Peggy, Age: Just 70 I grew up in an orcharding family in New Zealand, my Grandfather having planted one of the first orchards in Hawkes Bay. Wonderful childhood with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Lots of Aunties and Uncles and … Continue reading →

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Turning seventy

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous-Age 70 I found the run-up to my 70th birthday quite sobering. Mild ailments that I customarily ignored seemed to portend serious conditions. Feeling sleepy suddenly seemed age-related. Thinking about purchasing clothing or household items made me wonder whether this … Continue reading →