Turned 71 last month. Going and blowing until 68, then health issues kept cropping up. Suddenly I was old. I had to accept that I could not go at the pace I always had. Because of continued connection with both my high school and college classes, losses piled up. Losing my big sister last summer took a very heavy toll. I'm still working on a new normal. Dark and daunting are well chosen words. Hope you'll stay on here.

Health issues are big deal, and I'm not the best to address them, as aside from evidently non-aggressive prostate cancer, I'm in good health. Get tired a bit easier but health is not a major issue for me.

But in previous milestone birthdays, health issues did "coincidentally" crop up for me. Broken ankle, torn shoulder, etc. But turning 70 I've been very much aware of my despair, regret, etc arising from mortality and the limitations of age. So my body didn't need to act out. (I'm big on mind/body, which of course is debatable).

What did you think about turning 70? Did you or do you think much of turning 70?

Answered that in a message to you. Our brain directs our body, intellect, and emotions, with all communicating with each other. If you have read some of the posts/replies here, you will notice that it is about attitude, ideas on coping, and gratitude more than the physical problems. I think 70 forces us to look at the fact that we have less time left then we have already lived out. I do think it is the time we have to transition our way of thinking about so many things. Hugs.

"I think 70 forces us to look at the fact that we have less time left then we have already lived out. I do think it is the time we have to transition our way of thinking about so many things"

I think you're spot on. I've looked at myself differently. I thought that if I continued to take what I have for granted and live for what I'm striving (or just wishing) for, life was going to make myself miserable. And as you suggest, probably sick.

Changing my perspective was hard, but maybe it's the easy part. Changing my habits, that's really hard. . . .

Agree. Hugs

Jeanne, thank you for warning me., as we contracted for and were assured of adequate user security. I’ll check it out.

If you like, we can continue to discuss your reaction to the post in this forum or by message on dailystrength. I am sad you got that message and I’m very interested in our conversation.

Hi
So I turned sixty recently and it's hit me hard. I think that part of it is all of the
health problems that I have, and part of it is me coming to terms with aging.
Good luck with your new site; more like it are needed as the boomers age.

Hi Janny,

Thanks, I’ll need some luck. Didn’t realize how hard it is to get a new site started..

Are you interested in discussing the experience of turning 70?

Bernie

Jeanne, my tech guy assured me the site is secure. He said that some browsers, like Chrome and Firefox, have shown that message when the site doesn’t have an SSL certificate. Our site clearly qualifies, but he didn’t apply, which he is doing now. If you like, I’ll let you know.

JAZZYcat
I turned 70 a month ago. My "kids" we're busy so I was home alone. I made the decision that I could make it a good day or sulk. I chose a good day and took myself out to lunch...dessert too. Enjoyed myself and later that day I received cards in mail, e-mails, and calls from the kids all wishing me a Happy Birthday. So far being 70 feels okay to me. Of course, I do think about how much time I have left t live; also wonder if the best years are behind me. I have my bad days, but more days are sunny. I'll gladly take it.
Hope you have a good day!

Jeanne, I misundertood our tech guy, who told me we have the ssl, but our hosting service was running on a plan that couldn’t post it so that the Firefox browser would read it. He says that’s easily corrected. I’ll let you know.

Jazz, seems like your sailing was smoother than mine. But I like where I’m at at at 71 1/2. I have very little doubt my most exciting times are behind me. My best —don’t know about that! Have had some real soul-satisfying times since 70.

Jeanne, I’m getting notifications that you made two replies — 7 and 11 hours ago — that I’m not seeing. The last reply I see asked how long it will take to for the ssl. (I’m told by tomorrow.)

Jeanne, this is weird. As soon as I posted. About not having your replies, my screen displayed them — k and ok.

Btw, I haven’t seen my post responding to your question about interpretation of my dream. Did you see it?

Jeanne, we the ssl posted. Shouldn't get any security messages now.