the front page of the star tribune reported today that older adults are happier than we think. and more socially active, too. it said that "in general, the odds of being happy increased 5 percent with every 10 years of age." details were on page A6.
the details shared that even though we will suffer from aches and pains as we get old, and we will mourn the loss of loved ones, we will also learn to lower our expectations and accept our achievements. we will learn to be more content with what we have.
this news creates pause, a much needed and deep breath kind of pause that makes me go "hmmmmmmm". what a great thing to look forward to: thinking about good things i have done instead of wondering about all the things i didn't. feeling the richness of what i have instead of the distraction of how i ought to change things. believing i might look pretty if i smile at you, instead of believing i need to lose 10 pounds first.
i like those odds.
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