Life advice from 90 year olds
some of my favorites:
- Now and then, break out the fancy china and drink the good wine for no reason at all.
- Dance at weddings until your feet are sore.
- Don’t fear sadness, as it tends to sit right next to love.
- Treat your body like a house you have to live in for another 70 years.
- Do one good deed every single day, but never tell anyone about it.
- Time doesn't heal anything when it comes to relationships. Don't delay difficult conversations.
- Find the things that make your eyes light up. Do more of those.
- Always remind yourself that your track record for making it through your bad days is perfect.
- If something has a minor issue, repair it. Minor issues become major issues over time. Applies equally to love, friendships, health, and home.
- Getting old is no picnic, but it's much better than the alternative.
- You may occasionally disappoint others, but make sure to never disappoint yourself.
- Never let a good friendship atrophy. Send the text, make the call, plan the trip. Good friendships must be treasured.
- The "good old days" are always happening right now.
- Whenever you hug someone, make sure they are the one to let go first.
- Taking no risk is the biggest risk you can take. Regret from inaction is always more painful than regret from action.
- It doesn’t have to be perfect for it to be wonderful.
- When in doubt, love. We can always use more love.
- Stop trying to change people who don’t want to be changed.
- Do one thing that challenges your mind every single day. A crossword puzzle, math problem, anything. Daily “exercise” will keep your mind sharp for the long haul.
- There’s nothing wrong with shedding old relationships as you grow and change.
- Laugh loudly and unapologetically whenever you feel like it.