Age is only a Reference Point

My precious parents are the youngest/older  (70s and early 80s) people I know. When my grandparents began turning 90, I decided that was my definition of old (who knows - 90 may become the new 70!).  I have friends and colleagues who are chronologically decades younger, but far less receptive to embracing all that life has to offer.  Adults can be x years old or x years young.  My wonderful parents have role modeled x years young for me and so many others.

I think that the next time I'm asked how old I am, I'll ask chronologically or attitudinally.

Continuous Learning

Continuous learning is critical for relevance.  It's easy to embrace in concept.  What does it look like in daily life?

Obvious ways to embrace continuous learning include formal training programs, college courses and degree programs.

Less obvious, but other very important ways include:

• active listening sessions with anyone else (regardless of our similarities or differences, we all have tips to share from the different ways that we've succeeded, failed and overcome obstacles)
• embracing the opportunities that change brings (It's easy to recount how many things will be uncomfortably different from the way they were.  It's more productive, progressive and healthful to focus on the positive options afforded.)
• reading!
• speaking
• coaching
• mentoring
• volunteering
• parenting
• friending

Should I ever cease to embrace opportunities to experience new things, ideas and experiences, I will begin the journey to insignificance. My goal is to forever remain vibrant in heart, mind and body.

Thankfully, I've continued to learn today!