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Originally Posted by Barefoot
I applaud those who strive for health and longevity, as long as it isn't the primary reason for existence. Of course, we all want to be healthy. I suppose that dying peacefully in your sleep could be a goal. I'd rather focus on having a meaningful life while I'm on this planet, trying to live the Golden Rule, and having some fun along wth it.
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The man who was the oldest man in the world liked getting into interesting conversations with other residents where he lived. He lived his last years in an assisted living facility. And he liked going for walks. Also, there was a waiting list of people who wanted to talk to him or interview him because he was like a celebrity. I got the impression that he enjoyed keeping his mind and body active.
I can't imagine longevity being the primary reason. Usually, I think it's secondary. First comes a love of live, I would think. And, if you love life, you want more of it.
I had a neighbor many years ago who said she wanted to live to be 100. (She lived in my neighborhood and was the owner/operator of a motel.)
She said she thought she could do it and it seemed to be very important to her. From my perspective, it didn't seem as though she was living a very happy or interesting life. But who knows, you can't tell how a person feels about life just by looking at them or talking with them briefly.
The conversation I had with her was about 18 years ago and she might have been in her late seventies at the time. I think she would be about 96 by now. I sometimes wonder if she's going to make it to 100. And I wonder if old age is everything she thought it would be.