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They have wisdom and dark humor and facts of life to bestow upon us and I think for the most part they deserve a more triumphant-sounding title in society that reflects that. I met a 70 year old woman today who wants to get a shoulder tattoo of Van Gogh’s sunflowers. She said, “well, my husband died in May so he’s not around to tell me not to!” and proceeded to laugh heartily and mischievously. She is, I am sure, still hurting and grieving inside, but it also seems that she is proudly living for herself and doing what she wants to do, and I could sense a certain liberation in her voice that I think I’m still too young to understand the full breadth of. To reach that age and make peace with loss and to continue to choose to live a fulfilling life for yourself feels very powerful to me. I think seeking more for yourself in general is a way to age gracefully. It is about the spirit! The way that you wear your soul!
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Hope this doesnt sound patronizing. I work with a lot of older ppl. Theyre cool as hell and know how to have a good time and a laugh. That whole age is just a number thing is true.
Dec 21, 2023
I'll be turning ancient - errr that's like older than 3-0 in our age-obsessed society.
(Side note: I do however like the Dutch word: Anciënniteit - means seniority in experience rather than age).
ANYWAYS. You are not only ALLOWED to accept, to love but also LIKE yourself! Cor! what a novel idea!
Feb 9, 2025
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I like being 29. I've settled into being an adult a bit more. I like making my own choices and feeling confident about it. Can't wait to be an old crone someday. I'm gonna sit in a rocking chair outside my home and heckle passersby and be eccentric af
Jan 14, 2025
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I’m on an instagram break plus I like you guys more so please enjoy this painting I am proud of. Referencing Bosch‘s garden of earthly delights, specifically the third “Hell” panel ❤️🔥 acrylic and gouache on raw canvas!
Feb 5, 2025
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Like I am sometimes haunted by thoughts and thinking too much can be low key scary
Jan 30, 2025
