Grow younger by doing something silly or fun or spontaneous!
A few weeks ago two friends and I went to Lenny Foster’s (that’s him without a wig – I’m in the middle in the orange wig) book signing of his magnificent book, “Healing Hands” at his Living Light Gallery in Taos. Every single person who looked at us smiled; some gave us the thumbs up; some laughed, many took our photo and some asked if we were part of a singing group. To those who asked why we were wearing colorful wigs, we said we wanted to start a joyful conversation. And we did! Everyone seemed enlivened by our vibrant hair.
Want to grow younger? Be creative! Do something silly and fun. Flexibility is one of the secrets of growing younger. Being spontaneous helps you stay flexible – instead of being rigid which is often associated with old age.
Do something different. Eat pizza for breakfast. Well…maybe not pizza but you get what I mean. Think about it. Do you know someone who’s set in their ways – not just getting older but growing old and rigid? Eating oatmeal, oatmeal, oatmeal every morning and never bending their schedule even a little bit?
And you’re afraid to ask them how they are because you might get an organ recital?
Decide that that’s not who you intend to emulate. Be spontaneous. Be silly. Be different. Do something absurd. Paint your toenails green! Okay, so you guys don’t want to do that but find a way out of your set ways. Maybe go to a girlie movie and let yourself cry at the sad parts.
Most of all, laugh. At yourself. Laughing rejuvenates our cells. In fact, a regular 20-minute laughter session can profoundly influence our health and wellbeing. When we laugh, our bodies release hormones and chemicals that have startling positive effects on our minds and bodies.
In less than two months, I’ll celebrate my 77th birthday (I love that number.) Am I wrinkle free? No way. Notice I’m not wearing a sleeveless top or mini skirt. But I laugh a lot and do silly things which keep me 25 years old inside. Join me! Let’s all grow younger together.
Comment below and share with us your ideas for being silly or spontaneous – ways you have fun and stay flexible.
Joy and Blessings!
Ellen
I love the way you write and the wonderful attitude you have about life! I try very hard not to think about age….if I want to “do it” or “wear it”…..
I do it and wear it! Although some routines are inevitable, I spend most of my time working on my art…because that’s what makes me happy…and, by the way, i think it also KEEPS ME YOUNG!! Recently, three of my granddaughters spent the weekend with me. They told their mother later, “It’s so much fun spending time with Rita. She’s like a teenager!” I’m taking that as a compliment!!
Keep having fun, Ellen.
God bless you!
Dear Teenager Rita. You’re amazing! I love you.
Ellen
I would like to suggest Laughter Yoga!HAHAHAHA!! Love you Ellen!
Yes! Laughter Yoga is great.
Love you, too, Girl!!
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