On Old Age - Hackdot

Re:On Old Age by heresie-dabord on Wednesday September 30, 2020 @03:42PM (#24642891)

Physical health is fragile, but mental health can be robust for all or most of a long life. I think of Bertrand Russell.

I watched the US 2020 Election debate last night. At the risk of incensing lobbyists and dogmatic adherents of either side, let me say that it is humbling to see old people behave like fools.

Infirmity and death will come, but sometimes our Integrity shines at the right moments to inspire others.

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Re:On Old Age by onecommentman on Thursday October 01, 2020 @12:41AM (#24647393)

Some say that one of the first signs you are developing the wisdom that will make old age sweet is to be slow to judge.

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Re:On Old Age by spfzero on Thursday October 01, 2020 @01:51AM (#24647782)

Yes, so true. With that comes a detachment that insulates from so much angst, so you can focus on the things that benefit most from your attention.

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Re:On Old Age by novok on Wednesday September 30, 2020 @08:53PM (#24646022)

Unfortunately with old age, mental health can be unexpectedly fragile too. Alzheimers, dementia, strokes and much more.

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