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Shanus — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:52:19 GMT

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I am still oxox — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 01:06:07 GMT

I met Tao last year she was doing a dance presentation with a partner 60 years younger than she is, she was at our local Athletica

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feline groovy — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 01:12:38 GMT

Tao has been one of my favorite people for years, @Shanus.

She has been extremely blessed with not only a positive spirit, but also longevity genes and a sound mind and body.

Attitude is key, but for those who have physical, emotional, and/or cognitive frailties, you have to modify things, keep a sense of humor, and hope (and sometimes, pray) for the best.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 01:52:11 GMT

@Shanus Yes, this mirrors my attitude and most certainly my life.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 02:14:42 GMT

That's my motto. I suppose I should say that at 58, I'm trying to make that my moto. I don't want to be one of those women who limits her life based on her age...or size. Life is just short for that.

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blackhole99 — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 02:29:13 GMT

That Yoga instructor is indeed impressive at 97, I would love to know what her lifestyle was from a very young age, I'll have to look her up. I prefer to be around younger people than people my own age, simply because we don't have the same interests. As far as physical limitations aging may present, it's important to heed them IMO.

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Katcat1 — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 02:33:04 GMT

God Bless that woman teaching yoga at 97. I agree, love life and the stage of life you are in and you will be happy. Most importantly, don't forget the lipstick! LOL

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Fitzallen — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 02:52:07 GMT

I'm 56, just went back to school for a new degree last year and just completed the first year. Why not? I have more smarts, money and focus then a 20 year old. And I detest middle age whining. 😜

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Fitzallen — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 03:06:55 GMT

P.S. I'm not including people with physical ailments in my whining comment...that's s whole other matter. I meant attitude, satisfaction, etc...

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:38:53 GMT

@Shanus wrote:

@Shanus

I have never heard of her, but she seems very impressive. How blessed she is! I do, of course, believe that you have to have the will and the right attitude. And, she obviously has tremendous genes. She must be very dedicated as well. All these things must be combined for a success such as she is. I am envious of her! One thing I lack is good health.

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chiclet — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:13:13 GMT

She is definitely inspiring. I bet she has inherited good genes. You can say age is just a number but lets face it she is the exception.

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PINKdogWOOD — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:33:01 GMT

Amen my sister, Ms Tao

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Sooner — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:28:21 GMT

To me all of this "age is just a number" is not very helpful. Age is getting older and for most of us losing a lot of physical and often mental capabilities. To me, it belittles those who do have problems associated with age-related issues, and sort of implies that they just don't get with it.

I would love to see this culture accept getting older. We swing from one extreme to the other on the issue: Either you are older and worthless or you are 97 and run around like you are 20. So where is the reality of being in your 60's and older? It is a unique process to each of us. I wish we could just accept and value people for who they are and where they are in life.

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CJC — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:17:41 GMT

Golly Gosh.......sure wish I could bend my 73 year old knees like that!

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Shanus — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:31:06 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
To me all of this "age is just a number" is not very helpful. Age is getting older and for most of us losing a lot of physical and often mental capabilities. To me, it belittles those who do have problems associated with age-related issues, and sort of implies that they just don't get with it.

I would love to see this culture accept getting older. We swing from one extreme to the other on the issue: Either you are older and worthless or you are 97 and run around like you are 20. So where is the reality of being in your 60's and older? It is a unique process to each of us. I wish we could just accept and value people for who they are and where they are in life.

@Sooner Sorry if seeing the photo of an older woman in good health and spirits somehow turned you off.

Is it not helpful to have aspirations of health and being active at 97? Of course, she’s not the norm, but serves just as an example of what could be.

I’m 69, for at least several more weeks, and have always believed age is just a number. I’ve been fortunate not to have physical/mental illnesses that have kept me down. Oh, I’ve certainly had my share, but refuse to give into them. I have severe hearing loss, wear my hearing aids and move on. Thyroid? Take my meds, same w/ watching my sugar intake and exercise, keeping weight down because both parents had/have diabetes.

Genes can be overcome sometimes. I don’t use heredity as an excuse to accept defeat.

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on the bay — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:37:08 GMT

I'm happy for her but I also think being active physically isn't the only thing to be admired in someone especially as they age.

Just living as best they can and their own unique personality and spirit and problems and maybe wisdom all wrapped into one.

Our culture in America definitely seems to worship beauty and fitness.There is so much more to a person than that.

Its more easy to have a great attitude when you aren't overcome by health challenges.

Each person is unique and special and hopefully loved and I hope each person has at least someone who cares at every age.

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Shanus — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:41:58 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@Shanus

I have never heard of her, but she seems very impressive. How blessed she is! I do, of course, believe that you have to have the will and the right attitude. And, she obviously has tremendous genes. She must be very dedicated as well. All these things must be combined for a success such as she is. I am envious of her! One thing I lack is good health.

@AngelPuppy1 Genes may have a lot to do with her abilities at this age, but it’s also her state of mind. I’m sure she didn’t wake up at 85 and decide, after a sedentary lifestye, to begin yoga. It’s been a way of life for her for many years.

Not all of us can be Tao, but to me it’s inspiring not to crawl into bed & pull the covers over my head when things get rough...physically, mentally or emotionally.

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Mominohio — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:43:09 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
To me all of this "age is just a number" is not very helpful. Age is getting older and for most of us losing a lot of physical and often mental capabilities. To me, it belittles those who do have problems associated with age-related issues, and sort of implies that they just don't get with it.

I would love to see this culture accept getting older. We swing from one extreme to the other on the issue: Either you are older and worthless or you are 97 and run around like you are 20. So where is the reality of being in your 60's and older? It is a unique process to each of us. I wish we could just accept and value people for who they are and where they are in life.

@Sooner

I agree with you 100%!

Women like this one (never heard of her before today) are phenomenal. My own mother, at 82 walks three miles a day and can out work many 20 year olds.

But I, her daughter, didn't inherit the genes to be as healthy as she.

Attitude is something we can control or at least work on. But some of us are going to be limited physically as we age, regardless of what perfect diet we eat, what perfect medical care we get, what perfect exercise plan we follow.

And we are sometimes made to feel we aren't trying, we are substandard, because we don't or can't live up to the level that this woman achieves.

Our western culture doesn't do a good job of allowing people to age with acceptance. The beauty industry, and the explosion of medical procedures for maintaining youthful appearance, seem to be a mad scramble to hang on to or regain youth, when in fact, we aren't designed to do that.

Aging is indeed a unique process for each of us, and there should be no shame in the fact that not all of us are going to be this woman, nor should everyone of us strive to be.

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Valstybaby — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:45:18 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
To me all of this "age is just a number" is not very helpful. Age is getting older and for most of us losing a lot of physical and often mental capabilities. To me, it belittles those who do have problems associated with age-related issues, and sort of implies that they just don't get with it.

I would love to see this culture accept getting older. We swing from one extreme to the other on the issue: Either you are older and worthless or you are 97 and run around like you are 20. So where is the reality of being in your 60's and older? It is a unique process to each of us. I wish we could just accept and value people for who they are and where they are in life.

@Sooner Sorry if seeing the photo of an older woman in good health and spirits somehow turned you off.

Is it not helpful to have aspirations of health and being active at 97? Of course, she’s not the norm, but serves just as an example of what could be.

I’m 69, for at least several more weeks, and have always believed age is just a number. I’ve been fortunate not to have physical/mental illnesses that have kept me down. Oh, I’ve certainly had my share, but refuse to give into them. I have severe hearing loss, wear my hearing aids and move on. Thyroid? Take my meds, same w/ watching my sugar intake and exercise, keeping weight down because both parents had/have diabetes.

Genes can be overcome sometimes. I don’t use heredity as an excuse to accept defeat.

@Shanus Love your positive attitude! That's what keeps us going despite the trials and tribulations of getting older. I wake up every day at 68 (aches and pains and all) with a smile on my face thankful that I woke up.

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Shanus — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:46:55 GMT

@Valstybaby wrote:
@Shanus wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
To me all of this "age is just a number" is not very helpful. Age is getting older and for most of us losing a lot of physical and often mental capabilities. To me, it belittles those who do have problems associated with age-related issues, and sort of implies that they just don't get with it.

I would love to see this culture accept getting older. We swing from one extreme to the other on the issue: Either you are older and worthless or you are 97 and run around like you are 20. So where is the reality of being in your 60's and older? It is a unique process to each of us. I wish we could just accept and value people for who they are and where they are in life.

@Sooner Sorry if seeing the photo of an older woman in good health and spirits somehow turned you off.

Is it not helpful to have aspirations of health and being active at 97? Of course, she’s not the norm, but serves just as an example of what could be.

I’m 69, for at least several more weeks, and have always believed age is just a number. I’ve been fortunate not to have physical/mental illnesses that have kept me down. Oh, I’ve certainly had my share, but refuse to give into them. I have severe hearing loss, wear my hearing aids and move on. Thyroid? Take my meds, same w/ watching my sugar intake and exercise, keeping weight down because both parents had/have diabetes.

Genes can be overcome sometimes. I don’t use heredity as an excuse to accept defeat.

@Shanus Love your positive attitude! That's what keeps us going despite the trials and tribulations of getting older. I wake up every day at 68 (aches and pains and all) with a smile on my face thankful that I woke up.

@Valstybaby What’s the alternative? Bleak to say the least.