Since the future will be here no matter what we do, the only question is “what are you going to do today to make it a better one?”

There are a multitude of wise lessons to be learned from a person in the last leg of their life—either directly from their words, or merely through their experiences. Knowing how to approach the situation will help you move through the process and maintain your own life.

I was a bit put off by the title of the class: Yoga for Stiff People. It sets up an image and it tells you what to expect. However, from an I’m an-aging-guy-who-lives-in-denial-and-refuses-to-admit-that-I’m-getting-older perspective, I considered it too easygoing. After all, I need a “challenge.”

We engage mouth before activating brain. We dismiss our partner’s concerns as irrelevant. We can be inconsiderate, petty, or cranky. It’s part of the human condition; we mess up, and since we live with others, we hurt them. We don’t intend to — but we cannot deny that we do. It matters not how much energy you put into it, nor how long you’ve been together; even the finest relationships cause some pain.

As I crossed the threshold for the first time in half a century, I was enfolded in triggers. I remembered sitting at my father’s feet, watching Bonanza in that living room. Memories of my mother at the kitchen table staring out the window studying the neighbors were as vibrant as when I was six. I recalled unwrapping my first record player in the living room, a birthday present when I turned seven.

“I’m tired of rabbit food,” he said, struggling to hold down his emotion. “I want something real. When I’m done eating, I want to know I had a meal.” He didn’t look at her; he was speaking to the window.

I am concerned about the “fat wars” appearing to be more prevalent as this problem continues; there is a “we” versus “them” mentality in the battle against obesity. Commentators define the obese in harsh and snide terms. Certainly, with a percentage of them, there might be an element of truth but…

This new method of determining who is healthy is revealing some frightening stats. Of the almost fourteen hundred people studied, 26 percent were classified as obese using their BMI. That number almost tripled to 64 percent when measured with a Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scan. The study discovered that misclassifications were more common in women then men and also increased with age.

Your requirements don’t reduce after retirement. Only you’ll have more free time for your family as well as for those desires, which you might have neglected this long. So, why not make efforts yourself to lead a comfortable life after retirement? Make use of the following tips, and start building up funds from now onwards for your life, post-retirement.

I don’t want a pony. I don’t need an electric train; and no offense intended, although I’ve got some beauties, I really don’t want any more ties. Here’s what I’d really like – it’s a one-size-fits-all list so you can get it for everyone.

A delightful video about an elderly couple who walks into the lobby of the Mayo Clinic for a checkup and spotted a piano. Check out the impromptu performance. It’s definitely proof that we are only as old as we feel and it’s all about the attitude.

I’d get so much more done if I remembered what I had to do. I don’t know where this came from – but I think it’s hysterical – and so applicable while being incredibly simple. Enjoy. If you like that post, try these…Finding Competition Where None ExistsDoing the Thing!“I’m freaking out! Call me please!”

To be honest, I find this a tiny bit too saccharin, I still find it to be an incredibly profound video. It puts things in perspective about what matters most and making sure one’s priorities are in line. Your comments are welcome about what you think. If you like that post, try these…Doing the Thing!Three [...]