GROWING OLD

Written By Duane Nelson


2 IDEAS FROM ME

  • Growing old is a journey of discovery. With each passing year, you gain a deeper understanding of life, your own resilience, and what truly matters. Aging allows us to embrace wisdom, let go of insecurities, and find strength in vulnerability. It’s a chance to celebrate experiences, treasure memories, and grow more grateful for each moment. Remember, growing older is not losing youth, but gaining depth, grace, and a rich appreciation for life’s unfolding beauty.

  • Growing old is like ancient rock art etched into stone—each line, weathered by time, tells a story of resilience, wisdom, and the strength of enduring forces. Just as the rock art weathers storms yet remains timeless, aging reveals layers of depth and experience. Our wrinkles, like ancient carvings, show a life lived, passions pursued, and lessons learned. Embracing this journey means cherishing the wisdom in each mark, knowing that, like rock art, we hold stories of beauty and resilience.

2 QUOTES FROM SAGES

  • “I don’t believe in age. I believe in energy. Don’t let age dictate what you can and cannot do.”—Tao Porchon-Lynch (97-year old yoga teacher)

  • “The older I get the more I realize the importance of walking away from people and situations which threaten my peace of mind, self-respect, values, and self-worth.”—Karen Salmansohn (author Life is Long)

1 QUESTION FOR YOU TO EXPLORE

  • How can we find meaning and purpose as we age? This question dives into the core of aging as more than a biological process, exploring it as a phase of life rich with potential for personal growth, legacy, and fulfillment. Aging often brings questions about identity and purpose, as our roles, responsibilities, and physical capabilities shift. Asking about meaning and purpose in later life encourages us to explore what truly matters, helps to counter loneliness and isolation, and fosters a sense of vitality and relevance, even in advanced years.

Namaste,

Duane Nelson

Duane Nelson

Ultrajourney Insight is an Anacortes Washington-based non-profit organization providing mindfulness & well-being services designed to ignite the adventure of a lifetime. The founder, Duane Nelson, is a writer, speaker, and teacher with four decades of parenting, wilderness, & international technology leadership. His professional insights come from chemical engineering and automation leadership at Philips, Intel, and Amazon. His adventure insights flow from ultramarathons, mountaineering, canyoneering, and adventure racing in Nepal, Alaska, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Mexico, British Columbia and Alberta.

https://ultrajourneyinsight.org
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