I asked a close friend who was in his early 90s what his secret was that enabled him to enjoy getting older, he responded with, “Be kind.” He went on to say, “When folks discover the pure joy to be found in some way serving others, their aging takes a back seat, and they find youth they’ve never known was there.” Doing kind things for others energizes us because it makes us feel good. It tells us that our life still has relevance because we are still making meaningful contributions in this world. So, if you want to discover some of that lost youth and experience the boost in energy that comes along with it, get out there and spread some kindness. If you look around, you’ll quickly discover that there are lots of opportunities to be kind right there in front of your nose.

One Sentence Wisdom

• “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln
• “A heart that loves is always young.” — Proverbs

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