As we grow older, many people fall into a pattern of singing their woes. They begin to focus on the ailments common to the elderly. There is a better way, and Aislinn Cushing’s grandma lays it all out. At 87 years old, she expresses a joy in aging and says we can all live longer and be happier.
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Aislinn is brutally honest, sporting the tagline, “You’re just here for my grandma…” It’s evident where her brutal honesty comes from. Perhaps we are just here for her grandma. We’re celebrating her wisdom and are here to learn about the joy of aging. One thing is certain: this old lady tells it like it is and offers advice on how to age gracefully.
She begins by stating that she doesn’t feel or think 87 and that old age is changing. She says she feels and thinks like she is 60, and sometimes 50, and sometimes 22. Her grandma says that the important things as we age are to stay involved, use our brains, and interact with other people.
Interactions with others, according to Aislinn’s grandma, are one of the most important things. She continues, stating that she does suffer from physical ailments associated with aging, but that they don’t matter. Everyone has “stuff wrong.”
Aislinn’s grandma says she is lucky because she gets up every morning, knows who and where she is, and she has a purpose. That purpose includes being involved with the world, being aware, and being able to converse with younger people. She refuses to get stuck in the “I’m old” mindset.
A Final Message On The Joy Of Aging
She urges people to get up and move your body and take care of yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally. She tells us that joy in aging comes from being a part of the world.
The video is one minute of wisdom, broken down in a language we can all understand. She cuts to the chase. If you act old, you will feel old. We’re betting that her family never tells this spunky woman to act her age!
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