How My Journey Began: Embracing Living Agelessly (Part 1)
Approaching 49, with my big five-0 just around the corner, a sense of unease settled over me. It wasn’t the number that troubled me, but something far more profound. Surrounded by people echoing the sentiment that “it’s all downhill from here” and accepting the aches and pains they are getting as just another sign of getting older, I couldn’t help but disagree more. “We’re not getting any younger you know”, they would say.
Defying the Age Narrative
True, we’re all aging.
Yet, here I was, in the best shape of my life, feeling vibrant and more alive than ever. Contrary to the constant dialogue I was hearing, I wasn’t ready to slow down, much less retire. Leaving the family business for something I loved, yes. That seemed like a dream worth pursuing. Not give up working altogether.
So what do I love doing? What do I feel passionate about?
For a start, I feel passionate about people dissing their age, and I wanted to challenge that.
“Being old doesn’t have to mean feeling old.”
A Journey to Wellness: Beyond the Aches and Pains
Reflecting back, I realized my journey into health and fitness began in my late 30s, which was spurred on by the very aches and pains that many people accept as part of aging. As I looked around I noticed not every old person was living with an ailment of some sort. Therefore I wasn’t willing to accept that story. I wanted to live longer but also be in good health and to have a good quality of life. So through the trials of different exercise and diet programmes, I discovered how important mindset was, to getting the results I wanted. Persistence paid off, and gradually, my health and fitness, improved. I lost weight and my confidence soared.
Empowering Others: The Birth of a Blog
This personal transformation led me to a powerful realization: If I could do it, so could others. Yet, convincing friends and family was a hurdle. Instead, what if I could reach out to more people? A blog dedicated to living agelessly emerged as the perfect medium to share, inspire, and guide others navigating the challenges and victories of aging.
“WE CAN ALL FEEL AMAZING, NO MATTER WHAT AGE!”
We shouldn’t let age dictate our capabilities or confine our dreams. Live Agelessly!
Embarking on this blog also aligns with my future aspirations. As Jim and I plan to travel more and spend extended periods in our village home in Hong Kong, this blog offers a way for me to continue working doing what I feel passionate about, and to be able to do it from anywhere in the world.
Stay tuned for more of my journey in next week’s post.
