Aging And Greatness...
When Al Rocker, THE TODAY SHOW'S weather man on NBC, turned 50, he said, "I have 50 more years before I am eligible to join the Willard Scott 100 year young group." Oh well! We need something to look forward to. We 50 years young people have 40 years before we are eligible to join Willard Scott's 100 years young group.
Dr. Ken Dychwald, author of the book AGE WAVE gave these statistics, "By 2040, the National Institute of Aging projects that 87 million Americans will be over 65. By 2080, there are expected to be 5 million centenarians." Centenarians are teaming with nuggets of golden greatness.
Within every aging person there lies hidden wealth. Like an unmined shaft, personal depths are teaming with nuggets of golden greatness. But, having the potential for extraordinary achievement that results in the fulfilling experience of satisfaction isn't enough. The nuggets must be mined, brought to the surface, taken through the fires of adversity and polished to their peak of brilliance. Aging people who have discovered this untapped gold mine have torn the archaic veil of covering from them and opened the window of light to find a prevailing pattern, too long hidden under a defeatist attitude. Once an aging person has discovered the common thread of potential that runs through winners, that person has the ability to tap into it. When a person does, it can forge a pristine path toward fulfillment, happiness, health and a rewarding state of satisfaction beyond our wildest dreams. It can produce a positive difference in the life of aging America. A mature person who had good health, is confident, a hard worker, and has a positive dream for the future, will enjoy successful aging and a productive life. This person will not fear age, but use the wisdom it gives to live the good life, and gain peace, prosperity and power.
Several years ago, our then First Lady, BARBARA BUSH, entertained with outgoing charm the ladies attending our National American Wholesale Groceries Association as she spoke at the ladies luncheon. I loved her wit, wisdom, and wonderful way with words. She made the position of First Lady seen human and placed humanity in the regal position. This great lady has a way of making everyone she greets feel important. She calls herself "everyone's grandmother." She laughs when telling reporters that she is famous because she picked the right husband. Looking at her, I realize she is merry and maternal. Barbara Bush and her family have certainly made a positive difference in our world. Her #1 cause while in the White House and now in private life is Family Literacy. Her son, President George W. Bush and daughter - in- love First Lady, Laura Bush today are carrying on that family tradition with "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND," in American education. This sprightly aging woman exemplifies the ageless new old. Her ageless living and endless energy gives her power, style, and zeal. I expect to see her interviewed as one of Willard Scott's 100 years -young - group in a decade.
The social security act, drafted in the 1930's decided retirement age as 65. With the new old the life expectance of a woman today is 84. Dr. Dychtwald believes, "In the not-too-distant future we will likely think of old age as setting in at around 90 , or even, 100.2
Dr. Walter M. Bortz II, one of America's most respected and acclaimed authorities on aging, the former President of the American Geriatrics Society and author of WE LIVE TOO SHORT AND DIE TOO LONG believes, "today's centenarians are simply living the healthy, active, natural life span the human body was designed to achieve: one million hours, or 120 years.
Dr. Ken Dychwald, author of the book AGE WAVE gave these statistics, "By 2040, the National Institute of Aging projects that 87 million Americans will be over 65. By 2080, there are expected to be 5 million centenarians." Centenarians are teaming with nuggets of golden greatness.
Within every aging person there lies hidden wealth. Like an unmined shaft, personal depths are teaming with nuggets of golden greatness. But, having the potential for extraordinary achievement that results in the fulfilling experience of satisfaction isn't enough. The nuggets must be mined, brought to the surface, taken through the fires of adversity and polished to their peak of brilliance. Aging people who have discovered this untapped gold mine have torn the archaic veil of covering from them and opened the window of light to find a prevailing pattern, too long hidden under a defeatist attitude. Once an aging person has discovered the common thread of potential that runs through winners, that person has the ability to tap into it. When a person does, it can forge a pristine path toward fulfillment, happiness, health and a rewarding state of satisfaction beyond our wildest dreams. It can produce a positive difference in the life of aging America. A mature person who had good health, is confident, a hard worker, and has a positive dream for the future, will enjoy successful aging and a productive life. This person will not fear age, but use the wisdom it gives to live the good life, and gain peace, prosperity and power.
Several years ago, our then First Lady, BARBARA BUSH, entertained with outgoing charm the ladies attending our National American Wholesale Groceries Association as she spoke at the ladies luncheon. I loved her wit, wisdom, and wonderful way with words. She made the position of First Lady seen human and placed humanity in the regal position. This great lady has a way of making everyone she greets feel important. She calls herself "everyone's grandmother." She laughs when telling reporters that she is famous because she picked the right husband. Looking at her, I realize she is merry and maternal. Barbara Bush and her family have certainly made a positive difference in our world. Her #1 cause while in the White House and now in private life is Family Literacy. Her son, President George W. Bush and daughter - in- love First Lady, Laura Bush today are carrying on that family tradition with "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND," in American education. This sprightly aging woman exemplifies the ageless new old. Her ageless living and endless energy gives her power, style, and zeal. I expect to see her interviewed as one of Willard Scott's 100 years -young - group in a decade.
The social security act, drafted in the 1930's decided retirement age as 65. With the new old the life expectance of a woman today is 84. Dr. Dychtwald believes, "In the not-too-distant future we will likely think of old age as setting in at around 90 , or even, 100.2
Dr. Walter M. Bortz II, one of America's most respected and acclaimed authorities on aging, the former President of the American Geriatrics Society and author of WE LIVE TOO SHORT AND DIE TOO LONG believes, "today's centenarians are simply living the healthy, active, natural life span the human body was designed to achieve: one million hours, or 120 years.
posted by Shirley W. Mitchell @ 9:59 PM
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