I heard Saturday the 17th was “National Dance Day.” How did I miss this?
In honor of that day, it reminded me of a song by Lean Ann Womack on how we choose to live our lives.
“I Hope Your Dance”
“Time is a wheel in constant motion, always rolling us along. Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.”
As we go through the decades “of our lives,” growing older can be challenging without dealing with the “curve balls” we are thrown. The loss of our parents, siblings, a partner, downsizing our homes, our lives, retirement, failing health, and so on are obstacles and everyday aspects of growing older that we must learn to “FLOW” through these changes.
“Don’t Regret Getting Older. It is a Privilege Denied to Many.” ~Anonymous~
“I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but keep the hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
God forbid…. love ever leave you empty-handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance……I hope you dance….”
Living your best life is not always a simple process. It’s a journey, not a destination. It can often be two steps forward and one step backward.
We have Three Main Problems regarding getting older:
- Mindset – “I’m too old.” I can’t do this anymore.”
- Change in eating habits – “Loss of appetite/weight loss or I’m always dieting/weight gain.”
- Change in energy levels –
- Mental – brain fog/”senior moments.”
- Physical – hormonal, thyroid, autoimmune, general body aches & pains
- Emotional – Ups & downs of life changes.
I have “Five Solutions to Flow with AGE-GILITY: as part of my Personalize Coaching Program, “Stop Missing Your Life!” (C, B, G, T, P)
- Create your VISION to FLOW into this vision.
- Break through your old habits & beliefs that keep you stuck about aging.
- Learn how to GROW from what you have gone through.
- Tap into your PASSIONS and direct them toward the next phase of your life – “Having a passion gives you a purpose, and having a purpose gives you passion.”
- Bravely PROGRAM yourself……. So that your greatness emerges to Live Your Best Life!
I firmly believe in Living Your Best Life. However, there is a BIG difference between living and simply existing. Living in the Moment and living in the present are closely related and all part of living life to the fullest!
Living in the Moment can mean slowing down to smell the roses or being spontaneous to spice up your day!
Here are “Seven” Holistic Tips for Aging Gracefully www.sutterhealth.org
- Live in the Moment – You can’t predict life’s every turn, so make the most of each Moment.
- Forgive Yourself and Others – Release the toxic hold on your mind & body.
- Find Humor and Laugh at Yourself – Take JOY seriously & take yourself lightly.
- Be Flexible in Mind, Body, and Spirit – Keep mindful & moving. Be open to NEW EXPERIENCES.
- Meditate, Relax, Stretch, and BREATHE – This will improve your mental outlook. Journal, do Yoga. Pray…
- Stay Curious – You are never too old to learn new things. Socialize with younger people & enjoy learning new things.
- Be Grateful – Learn to appreciate the good things around you. Start each day with a grateful heart.
“I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance,
Livin’ might mean takin’ chances, but they’re worth taking,
Lovin’ might be a mistake, but worth makin’,
Don’t let some Hellbent heart leave you bitter,
When you come too close to sellin’ out, reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the chance to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance…I hope you dance.”
Thank you for watching! I am here to serve our “AGE-GILITY” community. Please reach out to me if my program resonates with you or share it with a friend that you may think would be helpful.
Until next week, Trust Truth, and I hope you choose to DANCE.
“I Hope You Dance”
By
Mark Daniel Sanders and Tia Sillers
As performed by
Lee Ann Womack