Ageing: Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

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This post was written by: Pat Kennelly

Facing Death

One of my favourite poems by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, was written for his father as his father faced death.

Gentle The Opposite Of Strong?

His father, once a strong man, had become gentle in his old years, and Dylan Thomas implored his father to find strength.

The Excuse Of Ageing

When we age it’s easy to give up the activities that we once loved and settle into a comfortable pattern. I look to Dylan Thomas’ poem as motivation to keep challenging yourself as you grow older. Don’t use ageing as an excuse not to live a whole life.

Embrace Your Age

I am lucky to have so many role models in my life who have embraced their age. These people seemed to lose years as they took on new challenges after 40.

It is easy to think that ageing has a hold of you, and I agree that some signs of ageing are beyond your control. But the good news is that a nutrient-rich healthy diet and a regular exercise program will add years to your life. It’s never too late to start!

How will you go into that good night?

You: Staying Young: The Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty (You)

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The New Yoga for People Over 50: A Comprehensive Guide for Midlife and Older Beginners

T’Ai Chi for Seniors: How to Gain Flexibility, Strength, and Inner Peace

Brain Fitness: Anti-Aging to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease, Supercharge Your Memory, Sharpen Your Intelligence, De-Stress Your Mind, Control Mood Swings, and Much More

To hear the full text of Dylan Thomas’ poem.

Click the link above to hear the poem being read by Dylan Himself.