What Is Age Esteem?
Inez Kirby 74, NY, USA
I think Age Esteem is not letting age become a factor in what you do in life, not giving in just because you’re old. My mother is 96 and she’s one of the most young at heart people that I’ve met in my life. I think that that affects all of us, her kids who are all now in their 70′s. When we look at Mum and very productive older people I always think it’s really funny when you hear someone of 30 say, “Oh my God. I’m going to be 30. I’m going to be so old!” I’ve never ever felt that way in my life. I always try to approach the age that I am and enjoy it for what it is because there is nothing much you can do about it. You might just as well have a good time as best you can. Obviously it’s not always possible, but just take life and do as much as you can and enjoy it as much as you can.
Inez’s Tips: Not looking in the mirror. (laughter) Because when I look in the mirror I see my father. I think for me it’s an innate thing. I’ve always been an optimist in life. I’ve never really looked back and regretted too many things, and I always try to enjoy what I do. Obviously my knees are giving out a little bit and I’m having the, you know, sans (without) teeth, sans hair, sans everything. I enjoy plays, reading, music, friends, and especially family. I think family is a big part of feeling good about my age.
