So... what does it feel like to live into your 90s, or 100 years old.
Chances are:
Mostly all those you knew in your lifetime are dead.
You have watched your grandparents die, your parents die, your brothers & sisters die, your spouse die, your friends die... your children die... and perhaps even grand children or great grand children die.
You have witnessed countless wars, countless disasters, and survived the world wide death of millions.
Memories are boundless... Opportunities are fading away.
Pain and suffering... more than your fair share.
You have witnessed technology wonders beyond imagination and understand less with each passing day.
You have witnessed political and social issues and turmoil which have long since had no meaning or concern to you.
You have witnessed conflict that now has little or no relevance... but people still fought over it.
You have survived by some grace to witness first hand absolutely everything in your life come to an end and disappear, over and over, and over, time and time again.
All those that you loved are gone... mostly everything you loved is gone.
You are collectively a wealth of experience and knowledge that either no one wants to hear or is completely irrelevant to the today's society.
Everyone and everything in the world has passed you by... long gone except for your memories.
And while you try to remain mentally and physically as active as you can... Life has taken its toll. Each passing decade you repeat the same old story... Your not as young as you once were... but you're still here.
Your not exactly waiting to die, but truly what's left to live. Most people are forgotten after their death, past their grandkids remembering ... you have achieved that forgotten feeling while you are still alive... alone and forgotten, but still alive.
You will see wonderous things beyond what they would have considered to be your normal lifespan. Amazing beyond belief.
You have long since found yourself at peace with everyone and at peace with the world... for several decades by now... so very little concerns or bothers you.
So... where do you go from here? Do you think back to try to determine the best age that you should have passed away... back at some point in your life... before happiness was overwhelmed by despair? And if you have lived a long life of happiness... because that is your nature... does any of the negatives truly matter? Day by day, month after month, year after year... happy until the unknown inevitable end finally arrives. Perhaps you were an inspiration on others, making their lives more fulfilled and joyous. Perhaps even at 90 plus you will be a positive influence on someone... even if to make someone smile and laugh. A happy life well lived. You have quietly and probably unnoticeably left your mark on the lives of others... most of which are now long gone.
No one knows how long they will live... but won't it be a comfort to think back to everyone you made happy... even if they are now just a memory. How many lives could you touch living to be well into your 90s? A life well spent. A life well lived. And though most everyone is gone, and everything has changed countless times over... You will truly not be alone. At least that's a comforting thought. Your feelings and thoughts influence your outlook on life and intimately your happiness.
Just something to think about... when you are closer to the end, than the beginning.
