The Aging Zone

Aging is a fact of life. And you can take pride in the fruits of old age, without hankering for the attractions of youth and middle age, or you can dread the cycle of aging as though it will be a total failure in life.

Aging isn't the problem! It's our attitudes, our associations, our negative perceptions, and expectations about "old" ... or "getting older" that is the problem.

"You can't teach an old dog new tricks" or "old people are cranky, unproductive, and don't have sex anymore" ... these are negative blanket statements that have become societal norms. Truthfully they are far too general to be a norm!

Stereotypes and myths that cycle through society force us to get as far away from aging as we can. However, we can learn to shift our perspective, stand in the presence of change, and not be frightened by it. We can discover the opportunities inherent in aging and embody the "elder archetype."