Positive thinking works!

Anonymous, Age 69

Hi there!

At 69 am more childlike than when I was a child. It’s been a conscious thing for me. My childhood was sad for me. I had too much responsibility for a 6 yr old, never any praise and pleased everyone (except myself) til I was mid 40ish. Now I’m not saying my life was all sad, but it wasn’t me. I did what most women did but at an earlier age, you know: education, marriage, children, working, divorce, grandkids, another divorce more grandkids, still working. Suddenly I made a big decision. No more pleasing others, just myself. Instead of pretending to be happy I became happy. You might ask how? It starts with ourselves. Only do what you want. Say NO if that’s how you feel. What do we think will happen if we allow ourselves to be who we are? We’ll be happier with life and accept it. It’s called being responsible for ourselves and our own happiness. No more blaming others, no more guilt. Of course we can be unhappy or sad about some things in our past, but only for a short time, because we only have a short time left. Get out the funny movies and laugh. Dance (even when it hurts), you’ll get some exercise and feel better. As for the news of the world. If it bothers you, either do something about it or turn it off. Positive thinking works, even when you’re having a painful/negative day! I have those days too!

PS Always the optimist, I married again, and this time it’s working for us. We’re responsible young thinking seniors, almost 70 and most of the time having fun with our combined families, but still say NO when appropriate for us.