Do you automatically turn into one of your parents when you are 65?
I’ve noticed lately that I seem to have developed a couple of habits that really annoyed me in my father. He used to walk around the house whistling tunelessly, in fact silently. More of a blowing than a whistling – and it was really irritating!
The other day I was with some friends and was getting cross about something when one of them said ‘We can tell you’re not happy because you’re sort of whistling silently’. I was mortified and am now totally paranoid when I suddenly notice that I am doing just that if I’m concentrating or doing something difficult.
Author: aliveandcreaking
2012 was a year of major change for me. I turned 65 and gave up full time work and decided to build up my work as a Reiki practitioner and also to spend more time writing - a neglected hobby I have enjoyed since I was at school. The one thing I did not do is RETIRE. Since then I have trained as a civil celebrant, taking funerals and conducting baby naming ceremonies so life definitely began for me at 65!
That was 8 years ago and I still haven't retired :) I continue to take funerals, as well as write for pleasure (and maybe one day publication...). I am a firm believer in staying mentally active even if physically it gets harder with age. 2020 has been a challenging year for us all, no matter what our age, but we need to stay positive. We only get one go at this life, so don't waste it!
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