Anyone scared to get old?

[FlexpertHamilton]

I think the world will end, as we know it, before that scenario occurs. Look at what happened this year so far and we have not even hit September or November.

People have been saying this every generation for hundreds of years if not longer.

 

[Striker_93]

I use to but now I don't give a fvck.

 

[Striker_93]

To be fair, it's no guarantee you're gonna live that long anyway so you might not even need to worry about getting that old

 

[ubercat]

you spend more effort on your inner life and enjoying people. The stuff you never had time for. My father is at the end of his life. You can see he is scared sometimes but not all the time. My ambition is to have his calm and acceptance when my time comes

 

[Reyaj]

you spend more effort on your inner life and enjoying people. The stuff you never had time for. My father is at the end of his life. You can see he is scared sometimes but not all the time. My ambition is to have his calm and acceptance when my time comes

Is he religious?

 

[Reyaj]

To be fair, it's no guarantee you're gonna live that long anyway so you might not even need to worry about getting that old

In some ways a quick sudden death is better than being old and detoriating...

 

[ubercat]

He was raised catholic and went to church regularly. He is a very intellectually powerful man i suspect his real beliefs are probably a bit more sophisticated

 

[BuckledWheel]

Buy plenty of pyjamas & comfy slippers If you’re worried about getting old & it’s already started be thankful for the opportunity. Many people don’t make it. Take it in your stride & do it gracefully. Stay as fit as you can. Keep your teeth in good condition & if you’re losing your hair shave your head. A lot of men let themselves go way to early because they think they’re getting too old. Embrace it.

 

[The Duke]

I mean really old... When you ache all the time, can't move well... Need others to help you accomplish tasks you see as simple today. Examples tying shoes, walking up stairs etc....

Sucky part of the life process if you ask me

Carpe diem!

Nope I have the balls to shoot myself if it gets that bad

 

[Epicenter]

Philosopy is a classic way to be ready to face death

 

[FlexpertHamilton]

Philosopy is a classic way to be ready to face death

Especially the Roman Stoic philosophers. They talk a great deal about old age and death. " 'Rehearse death.' To say this is to tell a person to rehearse his freedom. A person who has learned how to die has unlearned how to be a slave."

Personally, I'd rather go out with a bang than a whimper. When I become too old and feeble and have outlived my usefulness I will hopefully commit suicide or die pushing myself to my limits. In the mean time I will surely do everything I can to stay as fit and healthy as possible. I have every intention as being as strong and capable in my 40s and 50s as I am now.

Too many people just give up on taking care of themselves, their mental and physical health detoriorates, and they cling to life until their last breath. A wretched, pathetic existence in my opinion.

 

[Crosstimbers Okie]

I'm 59. Some of you sound like bitches. Don't be such bitches. Exercise daily, yoga and cardio are great for any age. They will keep you strong, fit, balanced and flexible. And yoga classes are great for getting female attention. Those bitches will lust after you, even bitches in their 20s if you're in a college town. There is no good reason other than lazieness, why you can't be strong, fit and active well into your 80s when you fall over dead if you'll just get off of your ass and stay off of it.