Comments on: Men in their 60s – afflicted by hope

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 03:15:14 +0000

Hmmm. Disagree. Living my best life and approaching 62, it took me this long to move from living more for others than to love myself and put myself first. Physically, emotionally, spiritually, i regret not being this engaged and aware years ago. I am on to new chapters, not my epilogue.

By: Jim Freiburger

Jim Freiburger — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 20:39:04 +0000

Again, so your telling us that this stage in life is not one where we are active dynamic leaders but humble mentors ……. kinda like the Bedouin elders that sit in their tent and dispense wisdom when asked.
I agree with the mandate of getting off our pew and lead. Retirement from the secular world only gives me more time to lead others in God’s work.

By: Michael Frost

Michael Frost — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 18:15:23 +0000

In reply to Daylight. You didn't read it all the way to the end, did you? Otherwise you would have seen this part: "So, aging men do well to see that growth can still occur, but the growing we undertake in our later years is the humble, expansive work of mentoring, coaching, championing, and celebrating others." No one is celebrating failure here. I'm simply recognising the different roles we play at different life stages.

By: Daylight

Daylight — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:18:38 +0000

Accepting failure is never an option. Defeat is not an option. Jesus teaches us that overcoming the world and evil results in a victors crown. We have the victory in Jesus. As an elder you are due the respect and duty of leadership. Get off your pew and lead. This article is a dangerous seduction to failure.

By: Pati

Pati — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:05:07 +0000

I think this is an issue for both men and women. I’m a pretty active and still attractive woman in my 60’s. I’ve accomplished a lot and so has my husband. (we’re both artists) Perhaps it’s hormonal changes-or friendships we’re losing more(to health issues or life issues) but you have to keep re-evaluating what is important. I think if you still have a loving partner(or a good handful of friends) that makes a huge difference in how you deal with aging and NOT being so obsessed by it.
I have “youthful,active” friends in their 80s and fuddy duddies in their 30s so to me it’s how you
deal with life issues. You can’t deny aging(that’s just sad and stupid) but you shouldn’t obsess about it …..As a daughter of a 91 year old mom,she’s taught me 1)have a purpose 2)care about yourself as well as others,Friends and loved ones are everything! Be thankful for the small stuff.In the end that’s what really matters

By: Older Men – Afflicted by Hope - Life FM 100.1 Bathurst

Older Men – Afflicted by Hope - Life FM 100.1 Bathurst — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:59:17 +0000