“Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards.” - Kierkegaard (Danish philosopher, 1813-1855.)

@sec9458

Жыл бұрын

My senior quote

I have many regrets, but at 64 I also have learned alot. I am thankful I have God in my life.

My life didn’t turn out how I envisioned it at all. Married at 23. Three wonderful children and five grandchildren. Lived in four different states and made many friends. At 55 my husband divorced me. I was in shock awhile and very hurt. I’m 70 now and have had a few dates. I haven’t remarried. I’ve started to lose some friends because of sickness. Loss is inevitable but it seems like there are many at this age. Loss of loved ones, loss of good health, loss of pets etc. I have learned that attitude is everything, it’s a choice. I value every day I have. I try hard to be optimistic and joyful. Life is not to just endure; it’s to find joy in. When I serve others I feel joy and purpose. I have faith in God and know he lives. So grateful for Jesus who died for me. I count my blessings and there are many.‼️❤️

❤️❤️❤️My life is nothing as I planned. The good thing is I am so very happy and at peace with where my life is at the moment. I have a terminal illness (COPD). I'm not happy about that, but I'm at peace with it. It was my own doing by smoking for many many years. Thank God it's been ten years now that I quit. A little too late. I live alone and also feel much peace with that also. I've always been very independent. and to have a love one to care for me would be very hard. I have a caregiver three days a week, (lovely young lady). She talks about how my attitude is amazing to be as sick as I am. But we can have a pity party or embrace it. I live to see my granddaughters once a week along with my son. I keep myself entertained with awesome you tube channels as yours Margaret. I think you and the other YTube creators are the coolest ever. I'm very happy that my granddaughters were talking about some they watch and told me to check them out. I've been hooked ever since. lol I'll stop now, for now. I get started and don't know when to stop. Sorry about that. Have a wonderful Sunday evening to all of you sweet ladies. ❤️❤️❤️

@irenedavo3768

3 жыл бұрын

Heart

@christopherwilliam6257

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear how are you doing? How Is the weather condition over there?

@lilyr.8520

3 жыл бұрын

Blessing to you!! Thank you for sharing your story!! ❤️

@deborahthomes3383

3 жыл бұрын

God bless u Darlene🌹

Hard for me to say my life didn’t turn out as planned because I never planned anything. Was given no direction from parents or any other adult. Ended up in a successful career that I hated for the last 15 years of. Definitely not suited to my personality. But now I’m retired, on my second marriage to a wonderful man, and have everything I need except a passion. Working on finding out what that is for the first time in my life! So no regrets other than I wish I hadn’t spent 30+ years working in a job a I didn’t like that sucked the life out of me

It has been so sad to say that my life did not turn out anyway that I had imagined. I do enjoy watching your videos, and it gives me so much inspiration.

@mariahirsch9337

3 жыл бұрын

You are not alone in this space of the internet.

@reneewaltman988

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree.

@irenedavo3768

3 жыл бұрын

Best wishes for future!

@christopherwilliam6257

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear how are you doing? How Is the weather condition over there?

@Jenifer_G

3 жыл бұрын

I found writing my life story out and looking over it helped me alot, I have studied the psychology behind the very dusfunctional family I had to live with and its negative affect on my decisions. So that helped me to move on. New life, home, partner and always looking to an adventure, travel etc. Enjoy nature every day, even the clouds are beautiful every day and trees around my home etc. Thanks for the enjoyable posts. By the way I identify with your talk on the early style office equipment you used. Same as here in Australia. From Queensland Aussie.

I am turning 70 this summer. I just retired, I am happily remarried to a wonderful man. He turned out to be a better husband than a boy friend. He believes deeply in his vows to me. I am only posting this to give hope to other people. May you be as blessed as I am

@missrose6562

3 жыл бұрын

I pray that the Lord will bring me someone like yours!

@missrose6562

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul hello

@missrose6562

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul better than usual, thanks! And you?

@missrose6562

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul originally from the Philippines.

@missrose6562

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul no, I’m in the USA!

As a Geriatrician and educator, I want to thank you for your positive, empowering and relatable take on aging!

@irenedavo3768

3 жыл бұрын

Hello

@christopherwilliam6257

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear how are you doing? How Is the weather condition over there?

I remember telling the school counselor I wanted to be an actress. I am a sergeant at the county jail, lol! Divorced 25 years. Over two years ago my very first high school boyfriend (I was his first high school girlfriend) called me. Now we're talking about marriage. We've been separated for 50 years. So you never know!!! Thank you for addressing this topic!!!

@irenedavo3768

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@christopherwilliam6257

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear how are you doing?

@realliving7340

Жыл бұрын

This is so cool! Thank you for posting this and best to you and your family❤

Great topic. My motto for this year is “Proceed with Confidence”. I left my job of 17 years due to the pandemic and am trying to find my way. I’m 60 and getting used to that idea as well. Determined to stay positive. I want things to just stop and stay the same for a bit but as “they” say, “There’s nothing constant but change.”

@ellytorres7630

3 жыл бұрын

You are very brave. Good for you. Reading a book a week will keep your mind young and spirits up. 😇

@CrystalDatingCoach

3 жыл бұрын

60 is the new 45. Age is just a NUMBER.

There were not many choices in careers back in the day. (Nurse, teacher or secretary). I married my HS Sweetheart & have enjoyed a good life. Our most unexpected trauma was the death of our son. When something bad happens we have 3 choices....Let it define us, let it destroy us, or let it strengthen us. We choose to strengthen our lives together.

@sixtyandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Becky for sharing.

Literally nothing in my life has turned out as I expected. I wanted the simplest of things and just the opposite happened. Got married at 18 right out of HS. I appreciate your videos so much.

I didn't get the life I ordered, but I did get the life I got and am thankful for it. Resisting your life isn't healthy in any form and it can blind you to the blessings that you have, preventing an attitude of gratitude that is healthy, healing and transforming.

“Life is what happens to you, while you’re busy making other plans” These words were written by John Lennon many years ago after the birth of his son Sean and are part of the lyrics from the song ‘Beautiful Boy’. I find it ironic that he wrote it for his newborn at the start of his life, yet it applies to me, at the ‘other end’. ( to tell the truth I’m kinda impressed that I’ve remembered the words 40years after they were written, but can’t remember what I ate, or even IF I ate, for breakfast this morning ). 😳

@ebrena1876

2 жыл бұрын

Me too-I loved John Lennon's way of thinking and putting it to music. I listen to all his music still today at 68. I have my relaxing time with my head phones and JL's thought son life. Too bad his was taken so young.

Margaret, I'm unhappy with my life and how it turned out. I blame no one but myself, my own choices. I wanted to go into fashion design in my teens, but, with a lack of support and encouragement from my parents, I got a job and got married instead. Raised two children; husband became ill, so back to school and the workforce. After he passed, I lost/gave up the chance to remarry. Now, I feel so alone and, at 70, I have no hope for a happy future. So..there are many regrets, unfortunately. The years flew by so quickly. All we can do is keep our spirits up and go forward. But, it's difficult looking back at this age, because when you're young, you have time for a re-do. Thank you for another very relevant topic. Many blessings! 💖

@irenedavo3768

3 жыл бұрын

❤

@susanmarie2231

3 жыл бұрын

I was a professional stage actress and walked away from theater 15 years ago to become a self-employed senior caregiver in private homes. At age 66, my dream is to write plays with juicy roles for older actors/actresses. I am financially self-supporting so I can’t say I have any regrets. I will say that at age 66, I’m ready for a new chapter and a new source of income because retirement is not an option. Best wishes to you moving forward.

@MountainGram112

3 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm 73, raised 3 kids, then single parented a disabled grandchild, now we've moved to the state in the mountains that I have wanted to be in. I'm looking forward to expanding my energy healing work. Don't give up, there's always something you can do to serve others, and get over yourself. BTW not much of this was 'goals', just bumped along from one thing to another!

@pixieheart9303

2 жыл бұрын

I can relate. 🥺

@deehelen4923

17 күн бұрын

I too can relate Rosey x

I am now 60 and my life has just happened really and I am very glad with how it has turned out. Unfortunately I lost my brother in 2004 when he was 40 and that has overshadowed my life since but I am blessed with a wonderful husband of 35 years and 2 lovely sons and 2 beautiful grandchildren. When I lost him I decided life is for living as you never know what is round the corner and that is how I lived my life pre pandemic, I cannot wait to have freedom again so I can live my life to the full.

@darlenemartin248

3 жыл бұрын

So sorry about your brother.

My grandmother told me "always look forward never look back"

@missrose6562

3 жыл бұрын

Wise grandmother!

At the end it does not matter, the only thing that counts is LOVE. Blessing and happiness to all.

@realliving7340

Жыл бұрын

I agree❤

My life has taken many unexpected twists and turns but for some reason at age 66 it all feels like it was meant to be.

Oh my life turned out much differently than I planned. Widowed, then divorced, then a mother to adult twins whose father turned against me. I've had many trials I didn't foresee. But I'm still standing and learning.

Life turned out better then I thought. The 30’s and 40’s had twists and turns with divorce and alienation but I love the freedom and acceptance of the 60’s.

@christopherwilliam6257

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear how are you doing? How Is the weather condition over there?

I wanted a daughter more than anything, she came along, but today she turned 41 years old and she is estranged from me, she said I may never see her again. This isn’t what I ever wanted

@missrose6562

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear this! I hope that she will reach out to you not just for you but for her as well.

I’ve learned to be thankful for EVERYTHING- for the good the bad and the ugly in life! I regret having done or not done a few things but for that too I’m thankful bc I’m here in spite of! Finding beauty in every circumstance isn’t easy - it’s a discipline and as with every discipline it doesn’t come naturally but like they say... practice makes perfect ( well at least it becomes easier). So try to find the simplest of things (a bird chirping) and b thankful! You’ll find many things along the way !!!! You’ll find your ❤️

My life did not turn out anything like I had planned. I was sad for a while, but I picked up the pieces, headed out in a new direction and am living my best life Now. It is all about perspective and positive attitude. Hoping in the next few years I will be more nomadic. I am planning and working towards that but if things don't work out I will adjust my sails once again and head off on a new adventure. GOD is good.

I am now in my studio apartment.................thought I'd downsized (my possessions) and discovered I hadn't downsized enough. Staying focused and throwing stuff out and waiting for the next opportunity along this road. Thanks for this video.

I believe the things that happened to me were meant to happen and the things that passed me by weren’t meant for me. There is a puzzle to life that I don’t understand but I know now, at 60+, that one day I will know (I hope). In the meantime, I follow my curiosity and work on knowing myself better.

I thought I would have stay married to my first husband but he was an alcoholic and we divorced and my 2 adult children turned out just like him but I did remarry a good guy now for 29 years. I have had a hard time accepting the kids this way but it is the way it is.

@denacollins352

Жыл бұрын

Sunshine, the same thing happened to me. I came to realize if I had been a better parent woman worker, whatever. Things probably would had turned out the same. Grown children make their own choices.

What I have learned, since I retired in 2006, is, people will always let u down , because, non of us r perfect. U have reached maturity , when u dont expect to hear from someone ,regularly. Be prepared, to accept this.

I had no plan except to be happy and healthy. At 65, I have a fabulous partner, a lovely home and garden, my small pottery workshop business, financial security, good health, nice pets, no regrets at all. Australia is a great place to live - the climate, no Covid, free health care, beaches, bush, the list goes on and on. Cheers from me.

@denacollins352

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

I joined the Air Force for a chance to travel. I was blessed with years in Hawaii and Germany. My husband left me and it nearly killed me. I raised two boys alone. I bought two homes . At the age of 45 I met the man of my dreams. Life can hurt you but you are strong. At times there are great rewards.

Hello Margaret , I have been blessed in my life and I know it's because I have kept the faith in God. Everything good comes from Him. I am a widow with three young adult children. I have a beautiful one year old granddaughter that I adore! So many blessings I'm thankful for 🥰 I so enjoy your video's , for your a blessing to me and many others. Thank you so very much! May God bless you Margaret always. 🙏🕊❣⚘⭐

Happening now... I'm 72.... with a disability..... scary... daughter moving out of state and breaking away from me...!

I'm 62 and 8 years ago we decided to leave cold and snowy Maine to move South. Huge mistakes. The culture shock of living in the south has been terrible. We have no friends or family here even after all this time. Thank God I have a great husband. We spent too much with the move and now live in a very tiny house in a town that is miserable with no way out that I can see. Depression and anxiety has really become a huge problem for me. I miss having friends and being by the ocean and our beautiful home. Never thought this is where I would end up. Again, thankful every day for my husband but I never thought life would turn out like this. I see no good in the past 8 years, it was a waste of time at a time I don't have time to waste. Thanks for this video and this community.

@barbarayork3675

2 ай бұрын

Similar situation with me. Never wanted to live in WA State but here now for almost 40 years because husband can't see living anywhere else.😣

When you said that we must accept where we are in life I wanted to do that but couldn't figure out how. Then I realized that I am probably where I am supposed to be. This is where I was meant to be now. Looking at it that way I can accept it.

Thanks Margaret. I told the Careers Counsellor at school ( who was actually the Maths teacher), that I wanted to be a nurse! And I became a registered nurse and worked for 40 years in the UK, Canada and also a two year stint in Bermuda. But having said all that, it is a hard job and it changed me and I feel I lost my innocence. If I had it all to do again, I think I might be a teacher. My Dad thought I should be a Domestic Science teacher. Perhaps he was right! But who ever did what their parents thought they should.......lol. I've had my ups and downs like everyone else. Two extremely difficult marriages, the second still ongoing and a challenge. Enough said.

@christopherwilliam6257

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear how are you doing? How Is the weather condition over there?

This is a wonderful topic Margaret- thank you 😊

"No Regrets" No! No regrets No! I will have no regrets All the things That went wrong For at last I have learned to be strong. ..... edith piaf👍

Yes, life is full of surprises! Great topic! My life has definitely been different and have had many challenges, but I have grown through them as a person. Have much joy, wisdom and knowledge I never expected. I am missing things from my life I have wanted, but have also gained unexpected things I never imagined I would have! It's been complicated and draining at times but you push through and see the blessings. Love your talks 💕😊

Margaret-I really enjoy your videos and how you outline an article from 60 and me. I look to see if you've made a video when I see the daily email. I like to see your videos!! It's like a personal peptalk from a lovely friend!

@christopherwilliam6257

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear how are you doing? How Is the weather condition over there?

I’d say I’m very joyful and content with my life. I’ve reached the goals I had for my life from marriage, children , career. Even in my widowhood I’m content. I have 3 children a son and a daughter in law and 2 beautiful grandchildren ( twins🐣🐣) and I have a growing faith. Though my life has not always been all smiles even in the hardest places i feel I learned and grew.

@christopherwilliam6257

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear how are you doing?

I have experienced tremendous spiritual growth in this lifetime.

I didn’t turn out exactly like I wanted to, but I did turn out the way GOD wanted me to and I am where HE wants me and I am BLESSED and HAPPY! Sometimes we need to accept what GOD wants for us and not what WE want for ourselves

I am so happy to have found you, gracious lady. I don't think anyone's life turns out as we expect it to. I studied to become a musician. Rather than marrying a man I met in college, I married down & became a battered wife! But life today is good with my 2nd husband. All is well.

I was ok u til I retired in 2019 then 2020 pandemic came. Lost my youngest son to seizure. Stephen was 38. 2021 I moved to NC from NYC after my son suggested. I have 2 sons left both with kids. I struggling at 69 but refuse to give up. Life is constantly about change and I stay positive no matter what.

Thank you Margaret. This a very good topic. I think most of us have found that decisions we made years ago, have had unintended consequences. I love your hair today. 🌹

Did not expect ageism and rejection in the job market.

@sixtyandme

10 ай бұрын

Yes, there are many surprises as we get older. I hope that you’re OK.

I feel like life took me on many unplanned paths. Some good; some bad! I'm always amazed how many people planned their lives and it all worked out for them perfectly! Or, they have "no regrets"! I have plenty! lol! At this point in life, I think I'm going to just jump in the water and see where it takes me! I'm giving up strict planning! Thank you, Margaret, for another great video!

Hi Margaret what an intetesting topic. I was a secretary in the University of Belfast. I loved my job and it gave me a chance to meet interesting people. I went on holiday to Spain and I fell in love with a Spaniard. My life changed complely and I got married to him. Sadly my marriage didn't work out and I am now divoursed and still living in Alicante, Spain where I am happy and giving private English tuition to children. I have two adult children by my X husband.

@barbiec4312

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul Beat it Fred.

I doubt many of us have lives that turned out the way we wanted. The one constant is change, which is best to embrace. Appreciate the good times, and graciously navigate the rest. The whole process of living means learning from our experiences, and hopefully doing better. Reinventing our lives can be a very postive use of our time.

I am fortunate in many aspects of my life. I had a good career and enjoyed what I did but am happy to be retired. I always thought I would die before my child but unfortunately lost him to cancer when he was 41. Still, I had many years with him and we were best friends. I have a loving husband and a great extended family plus many friends. At 70+ I am blessed. I wish I could travel more but the Pandemic has made that impossible. Life is not what I planned but it is better than it could be. Plus we have 3 wonderful cats that keep us entertained and happy.

@barbiec4312

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul Fake, Fake, Fake.

I was hoping cancer would pass me by, but I am now in my 4th month of remission, and dealing with chemotherapy induced neuropathy. It might be permanent, but I am dealing with it, as it causes some balance problems.

@barbiec4312

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul Go away scammer.

Well, what changed for my life that I was not expecting nor happy about in fact, I’m quite devastated is the fact that once my husband and I decided to move from New York to Las Vegas to retire, we weren’t there a year, and he died suddenly of a brain bleed at the age of 57!💔 subsequently, I had to move back to New York which I was not happy about but I needed the support of my family and friends and be in a place where I could grieve where things were familiar to me. so I kind of had to go to homebase to evaluate what my life is going to be now without the love of my life. So here I am 61 years old and a widow. My husband died almost 3 years ago. I know we need to take the bitter with the sweet in life but I had my legs cut out from under me and this is definitely not how I planned the last part of my life and my Retirement alone! 😢

That was my plan was to be a nurse. I got into business and still worked in the hospital. I volunteer in the hospital now. Back off due to COVID. I am happy with and what I am doing, Enjoying life.

My life is what I always hoped it would be. Marrying the right person has been much of the reason I’ve been able to grow and experience so many of my goals.

Nothing in my life, now at 70, is what i envisioned for myself and i feel sad most of the time. I became ill at the age of 40 and had to stop working and i spent many years in bed. I still have this illness 30 years later and i cant walk well now. I had many girlfriends to call me. But i think they got tired of me being sick all the time. Maybe i talked about it too much. I’m sure i did. But now i have lost almost all of them for friendship and i am alone almost all the time. As the pandemic was just beginning, in the first month of it, i broke up with my bf of 7 years. At least i had him to be with but i couldn’t tolerate certain things anymore. So then i had nobody to drive me, and then a few days later my beloved cat of 14 years died and then my very best friend in the world died. Since i cant walk much, i cant go out and about and i am at a loss of how to make new friends. All in all, i never expected any of this, as i usually had people around me and now i do not. I am secure financially but not emotionally. I did not expect this.

@sixtyandme

2 ай бұрын

Adrienne you have been through a lot. I hope you can find someone to talk with to work all this out. It's hard but you can do it! Be strong and please find some help. x

@AdrienneMint

2 ай бұрын

@@sixtyandme i am going to do that.

I enjoy your channel so much Margaret, thank you.

It’s just right. Worked Got married. Then came Sherry and then Joseph. Rianna, Ryan. And then David. And now waiting. Love y’all.

I love listening to you, I get a lift and feel it s ok. Thank you

That sun shining on you was just your halo❣️❣️❣️🙏🏻

Thank you for being you! So realistic…you show such positive insight 🥰

Thank you for your video. I enjoyed this very much.

As always you are a bright spot in the day ✨️ thank you

I can’t thank you enough for this video HOPE

I feel that where I am is where I was meant to be.

I have so enjoyed hearing your story. So interesting! Thank you so much for your courage to share.

Did not turn out at all as I thought. Mother just passed and I am left with all her debt. I was her caregiver for 3 years. I am taking care of her even more now that she has passed. I could be homeless in about three months time. No, life did not turn out the way I planned and I am praying by this time next year life will be much much much better for me ❤

A movie called Sliding Doors suggests we end up where we are meant to be regardless of the choices we make. As someone who seldom planned anything in life the concept is provocative. The best things in my life were unasked for. Hmmm...

Oh no it didn't turn out nothing like it was supposed to and I am very depressed about ir

@sandyhawks1226

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul hello Fred!!

@sandyhawks1226

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul why thank you Fred, hope your day was fantastic!

@sandyhawks1226

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul Missouri, Fred. But right now I live in Texas. Where do you live?

@barbiec4312

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul Scammer! Go away Fred. This is a fake account.

@barbiec4312

3 жыл бұрын

@@sandyhawks1226 no Sandy! Fred is a fake scammer. Do not communicate with him.

I love it.....👍

The bangs in your profile picture look great Margaret. Younger.

I have a story but it’s to long lol

I don't think I really had a specific idea for my life after my 20s and 30s. I did figure out get married at some point but I didn't. I knew I didn't have children and I don't have them. I did honestly think I would get married someday but a series of relationships with unavailable man I decided that I wasn't particularly good at it. I wish I had A better idea what to expect or any knowledge about how to build a life for myself. My parents divor When I was young and I grew up in addiction so I am pretty sure that had an impact on all this.

🌹

I love this channel! 💞

Haha does anyone's life turn out how they thought it would? I love being on the roller coaster. You never know where something can lead

Got married out of high school been married 45 years but have been miserable the entire time. So many things I wish I would have done differently.

I guess sometimes things don’t turn out the way we wanted it, I lost my job but I remain strong and finally but try to get an alternative to rescue myself, I had to learn and Invest in cryptocurrency

@kathyconnel2865

3 жыл бұрын

Same as my life was moving to backwards , i think crypto should be in every wise individuals list. in some months time you’ll be ecstatic with the decision you made today

@rowlandjacenta7286

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy , this is the Most intelligent words I’ve heard today

@kathyconnel2865

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Mrs. Rowland , Crypto is the new gold

@laurastones5670

3 жыл бұрын

Finally! I see women who are ambitious .I wanted to trade crypto but got discouraged by the fluctuations in price

@rowlandjacenta7286

3 жыл бұрын

@@laurastones5670 That shouldn’t of a bigger problem to you, if you trade with a professional like mr Hillary Lewis , I think that would help your courage .

You are a joy! Thank you for sharing. 🌸