i'm [not] getting old

The Heart of Christmas, pastel, 3 1/2 square, Carolyn Hancock

 2017 is making its way out, leaving a big space for us to fill in the next 12 months. We have hopes, and wishes, and goals. Techniques to improve our art. Ideas for marketing. Promises to stay in touch with family and friends. 

What will we do for ourselves, to be healthy, to love every day? Sunday Coffee with Eric Rhoads is always good writing. One great thought from this week: "Instead of saying those words [I'm getting old] when I have a cranky back or a pain, I don’t utter anything age-related. Instead, I simply tell myself, "I need to fix the problem." I then work very hard at not accepting physical limitations."

It's a long read, but worth your time. Eric says, "I hear from so many people who want to ramp up their art careers fast after they retire from their lifelong career. Many ask if there is time. My answer is that you should assume you have unlimited amounts of time. The key is being engaged mentally, socially, and physically. Don’t place limits on yourself about how much time you have left. Assume you have a lot, because you can hold a paintbrush till your last breath."
Thanks and click for Eric Rhoads' Are You Killing Yourself Unknowingly?