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6 - Dance, Lucille, Dance

from Part I - Caring For Your Mind

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 June 2023

Marcy Cottrell Houle  and
Elizabeth Eckstrom
By
Marcy Cottrell Houle
Elizabeth Eckstrom
Affiliation:
Oregon Health and Science University
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Summary

Especially as we age, laughter is good for the soul. For a good, long life have a sense of humor. It can take us through life’s turns and twists. Mastery and grit are important for all ages. Create art. Good for the brain is the endeavor to want to improve. Stay active in your passions. Make modifications. Do what is possible. Keep going. Keep moving! Older people too often lose their confidence. They quit trying. They grow discouraged. They just quit living. The important thing is to keep trying at something you care about. Be willing to work for something and keep at it. It is part of our human nature to want to be able to create something.

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MasteryGritEngagementGrowth mindsetCalligraphyArt is a joyous thingSense of humorLaughterIndividually we do have a choice in what paths we takeImportance of family and friends.
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The Gift of Aging
Growing Older with Purpose, Planning and Positivity
 , pp. 33 - 41
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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