Those are the words of the remarkable Hedda Bolgar, a 102 year-old who still maintains a hectic schedule as a practicing therapist and mental health activist. According to Bolgar, “There’s dignity and purpose in work, and grace in aging.”
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-1002-lopez-bolgar-20111002,0,5869414.column
She’s clearly living proof.
How do you maintain “dignity and purpose in work” and/or “grace in aging”–or how do you plan to?
Check out this inspiring piece from the Wall Street Journal about Fauja Singh, who at 100 is now officially the oldest person to complete a full distance marathon. After reading the entire article, though, you get the sense from Mr. Singh that records are way beside the point.
Also be sure to watch the video featuring Joy Johnson, the defending 80-and-over champion in the New York City Marathon—she may just be gunning for Mr. Singh’s record in a couple of decades.
Please weigh in with your current undertakings. How are you challenging yourself to stay young?
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