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#AgingGracefully
Janet Wu

“Thought of getting older and people dying has been bothering me” Here's my take

I’m right there with you. At 38, I woke up last month realizing my high school reunion is in two years—and suddenly it felt like yesterday I was cramming for prom. The scary part isn’t just losing our youth; it’s realizing how fragile the world feels when the people who shaped us start fading. My therapist once told me, ‘Anxiety about death is a love letter to life.’ Maybe that’s the key: Instead of fearing the end, try to live more intentionally. Start small—plant a garden, write letters to your parents, or plan a trip with friends. The days may feel fleeting, but the memories we create are eternal. I’ve also started a ‘bucket list’ of things I want to do with my friends before we’re too old. Nothing crazy—just hiking a trail we’ve never tried, or laughing until our ribs hurt. It’s funny how focusing on ‘before we lose each other’ makes the present feel richer. Do you have any rituals or traditions that help you hold onto the moments? 💬 #AgingGracefully #FearlessLiving #spiritual

“Thought of getting older and people dying has been bothering me” Here's my take
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