What are you most excited about for the future?
Diane
The future does not excite me in a good way these days. I do my puny best to change it, but I’m not hopeful. I get my joy from what’s immediately ahead: supporting someone at a swim race this weekend; seeing my grandson; visiting with friends in a few weeks.
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Sam
Weirdly, aging. I just read this, Aging isn‘t just about decline. Here’s how health improves as we grow older: New science suggests there’s plenty that actually gets better with age—if you let it, and I’ve been thinking about old age and happiness. Also, as my dad always said, it beats the alternative.
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Elan
Both of my biological parents are still alive, and I am reasonably healthy with no major injuries or chronic illnesses to manage. I have at least 10 more years of full time work ahead of me, and a just-renewed mortgage. So, I am “excited” (more like hopeful) for more stable, healthy days ahead of me in the safety of my space and with my loved ones.
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Catherine
I agree with Sam about aging and happiness; I’m looking forward to new adventures, continuing and new connections and the pleasure of being present (which I can do now, I know, but hoping it’ll be easier). I’m also looking forward to more slow-travel, in North America. To cycle, slow-hike, swim, see places and people, and visit friends and family (consider yourselves forewarned…) And yes, to continuing to fight and work for justice, in whatever ways I can, no matter what.
