I am the age I feel myself to be

This could also be worded: I am the age I allow myself to be.

Do I place barriers around me?  Do I forbid myself to live my life fully?  Am I controlling my life too closely?

People sometimes say, “You’re so lucky to be able to be silly.  I could never let myself do that at my age.  What would people think?”

My reaction is, “Hey, wait a minute.  Listen to what you’re saying.  You’re admiring something I do.  Yes, you are reacting positively saying you would like to do it too.  So why wouldn’t others react just as positively towards you if you allowed yourself to have fun, even be silly?  They might admire you for it!.”

What age do you feel yourself to be?

Bonnie Life Stages - Ages admire, barriers, controlling, fun