Lorraine C. Ladish's video: At 60 I don t feel my best days are behind me

Throughout my life, I've navigated through storms of clinical depression, anxiety, an eating disorder, a myriad of injuries, and those health hurdles we all seem to encounter as we age. Yet, despite these battles, I've never stopped taking good care of myself. (Español más abajo) Reflecting on my journey, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for the commitment I made to fitness from my teenage years to now, at the age of 60, and for seeking therapy and continuously exploring ways to grow and understand myself better. My life has been a quest for meaning, and along this journey, I've discovered it in the most unexpected places. Maybe it was growing up without a mother (though my dad and grandmother were incredible) that taught me how to mother myself and later, my children. This self-nurturing became my anchor through the tumult of mental and emotional challenges. Choosing to carve my own path professionally, I embraced the life of a freelancer and self-employed creative. Living on my terms has been one of my greatest joys and successes, although it’s not for the faint of heart. The idea of retiring doesn't sit well with me for a few reasons. Financially, starting over in new cities and countries means retirement isn't really an option. But more importantly, I can't fathom a life without the purpose that drives me. My dad, still active at 85 as a writer, lexicographer, and linguist, is a living testament to the power of having a passion. His refusal to retire inspires me daily. Now, I'm gearing up—body, mind, and soul—for the adventures this decade will bring, and hopefully many more after. How about you? Are you also getting ready for what's ahead? 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸 A lo largo de mi vida, he enfrentado depresión clínica, ansiedad, trastornos alimentarios, lesiones y los típicos problemas de salud que surgen con la edad. A pesar de todo, nunca dejé de cuidarme. Reflexionando sobre el camino recorrido, me siento profundamente agradecida por haber mantenido una rutina de ejercicio desde mi adolescencia hasta hoy a mis 60 años, por buscar terapia y siempre buscar formas de evolucionar y conocerme mejor. Mi vida ha sido una búsqueda de significado, encontrándolo en los lugares más inesperados. Crecer sin madre (aunque mi padre y mi abuela fueron maravillosos) me enseñó a cuidar de mí misma y luego de mis hijos. Este autocuidado es mi ancla ante desafíos mentales y emocionales. Opté por un camino profesional propio como freelancer y creativa autónoma, disfrutando vivir a mi manera, un camino que no es fácil, pero sí gratificante. La idea de jubilarme no me atrae por varias razones, principalmente porque por haber comenzado de cero varias veces significa que no es viable, y aún más importante - no puedo concebir una vida sin un propósito que me motive. Mi padre, activo a los 85 años como escritor, lexicógrafo y lingüista, me inspira con su pasión y su empeño en no jubilarse. Ahora, me preparo—física, mental y emocionalmente—para lo que traerá esta década y, espero, muchas más. ¿Y tú? ¿Te preparas también para el futuro?