Motivation Mondays: Fountain of Youth
“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” Sophia Loren
Motivation Mondays: Fountain of Youth
What does the fountain of youth mean to you? Pearl S. Buck said, “To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.” Is that true for you? Birthdays are a great time to reflect on our lives and look back to our days of youthful exuberance. Since I celebrated mine last week, I’ve been thinking about the things I enjoyed doing in my youth, and how those things helped me create space and a place of imperative reflection and healing. Yet, I am equally aware that the notion of youth or the fountain of youth, to be specific, is truly a state of mind. We can choose to age gracefully, enjoy the things that always made us happy, and stay passionate about life even as the dewy days of physical youth evaporate. It is a choice. If you believe it is a state of joy, state of mind, place of personal growth, and creative power, you have discovered that fountain. How do you convey that to others around you who think you should “act your age”?, be like X or Z? One of the beauties of this world we inhabit is our diversity of interests, and we must fight to create space that fits our needs and maintain the range.
Add to this, the fact that yesterday was International Youth Day and the UN-designated theme for 2018 is IYD 2018 – Safe Spaces for Youth, then it makes sense to hit the pause button and consider how far we have come and how much more work is needed. How far have you come? How do you create space for the things you still enjoy from your younger years? Come back for more…
A Madrigal by William Shakespeare
Crabbed Age and Youth
Cannot live together:
Youth is full of pleasance,
Age is full of care;
Youth like summer morn,
Age like winter weather;
Youth like summer brave,
Age like winter bare:
Youth is full of sports,
Age’s breath is short,
Youth is nimble, Age is lame:
Youth is hot and bold,
Age is weak and cold,
Youth is wild, and Age is tame:-
Age, I do abhor thee;
Youth, I do adore thee;
O! my Love, my Love is young!
Age, I do defy thee-
O sweet shepherd, hie thee,
For methinks thou stay’st too long. via poemhunter.com
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“Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.” Samuel Ullman
Motivation Mondays: Fountain of Youth
Is Youth a State of Mind? Once we remove the physical qualifiers, I think so too. I’ve always loved music from many genres and I spent my youth attending or organizing parties and going to nightclubs. I danced all night in the UK and took dance classes in NY to stay on top of the moves. The disco era was great and even though I caught the tail end of it, I never missed an opportunity to hang out with friends at the latest NY nightclub and party. I loved going to concerts too but, for whatever reason, many of my college friends were not keen on the idea. Since I preferred to go with others, I missed out on some great concerts that I still regret to this day. After I got heavily into yoga and meditation, I cut back on my secular music interests. Then, I got married, settled into parenthood and the music-party-music scene dropped off my radar. I still bought and listened to all the hits, and even my twins remember me playing Tupac, BIGGIE, Mary J, Lauren H, Sade, and a host of other popular artists on the car CD/DVD player. But the concerts and such were no more.
Dial forward to the new millennium: Recently, I started feeling the urge to get back into attending concerts again. There is something to be said about seeing an artist you love performing their music live; it is magical and the wave of love coming from the gathering of fans at these events can’t be beaten… I dusted off my dancing shoes and slowly tiptoed back into the world of live music. Seeing Sade perform live was a dream, especially as she had been on hiatus for years. I added a few more artists concerts to the mix; Beyonce, Chris Brown, Janet Jackson, Kanye and JayZ, and even a few more… then I skipped a beat. Sometime this year, I think, I heard Unforgettable by/with French Montana and Swae Lee on YouTube, and a long lost memory was triggered. I have since dusted off those shoes and attended a bunch of concerts; Hot 97 SummerFest, Rae Sremmurd/Wiz Khalifa, Billboard 100, and, coming soon, Drake w/ Migos and many more in the works. I love Afrobeats, HipHop, Rap, R&B, Gospel, Pop, Reggae, and a sampling of other musical genres. I’m back at dance class and enjoy going to concerts where I meet so many people; the majority of them are avid fans who want to have fun and rock out to the music they are hearing. All these beats keep me moving and youthful. Music reinvigorates the spirit and I’ll be damned if I’ll let anyone tell me who, when or what I should listen to… Live your life. Youth is a state of mind.
The Child’s Faith is New by Emily Dickinson
The Child’s faith is new—
Whole—like His Principle—
Wide—like the Sunrise
On fresh Eyes—
Never had a Doubt—
Laughs—at a Scruple—
Believes all sham
But Paradise—Credits the World—
Deems His Dominion
Broadest of Sovereignties—
And Caesar—mean—
In the Comparison—
Baseless Emperor—
Ruler of Nought—
Yet swaying all—Grown bye and bye
To hold mistaken
His pretty estimates
Of Prickly Things
He gains the skill
Sorrowful—as certain—
Men—to anticipate
Instead of Kings— via poemhunter.com
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07/15 – 15 National Icecream Day, 18 Nelson Mandela Day
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“The hopes of the world rest on young people. Peace, economic dynamism, social justice, tolerance — all this and more, today and tomorrow, depends on tapping into the power of youth.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Motivation Mondays: Fountain of Youth
Motivation Mondays: Fountain of Youth
International Youth Day 2018 – UN Chief and UN Youth Envoy Use #UnitedNations #YouthDay #SafeSpaces4Youth
On 17 December 1999, in resolution 54/120, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998), calling for 12 August be declared International Youth Day. SDG Knowledge
Celebrations of International Youth Day: In the 18 years since the creation of International Youth Day, the UN has always had a designated theme and call for youth action each year. The themes are carefully researched and focus on important issues our youth around the world are grappling with. As our digital and offline world mesh and overlap one another, there is an even greater need for creating a safe space that allows us all room to think, plan, and create. This year’s theme takes a closer look at the subject and recommends that we not forget the power of building/creating spaces that allow free thinking and serves as a conduit of light and learning. Below is a list of Youth Day themes from years past. Each theme speaks to the immediate challenges and urgent needs of youth globally.
- IYD 2018 – Safe Spaces for Youth
- IYD 2017 – Youth Building Peace
- IYD 2016 – Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainability
- IYD 2015 – Youth Civic Engagement
- IYD 2014 – Mental Health Matters
- IYD 2013 – Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward
- IYD 2012 – Building a Better World: Partnering with Youth
- IYD 2011 – Change Our World
- IYD 2010 – Dialogue and Mutual Understanding
- IYD 2009 – Sustainability: Our Challenge. Our Future.
- IYD 2008 – Youth and Climate Change: Time for Action
- IYD 2007 – Be seen, Be heard: Youth participation for development
- IYD 2006 – Tackling Poverty Together
- IYD 2005 – WPAY+10: Making Commitments Matter
- IYD 2004 – Youth in an Intergenerational Society
- IYD 2003 – Finding decent and productive work for young people everywhere
- IYD 2002 – Now and for the Future: Youth Action for Sustainable Development
- IYD 2001 – Addressing Health and Unemployment
- First Observance of International Youth Day 2000
Fountain of Youth by Dave Alan Walker
In the midst
of an everlasting journey
with no arrival in sight
a fountain of youth
is draining away
Don’t waste your life
don’t throw it all away
live it to the full
but with a future in your mind
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I work in a youth empowering organisation so this was just great. Creating safe places foe youth is so important, and youngsters have a lot to offer! Instill feel young at heart and get inspired by youth everyday.
I enjoyed reading your post! I love how you define fountain of youth, I hope I can find my fountain of youth,very inspiring too. Thanks for sharing!
I definitely do think that the fountain of youth needs to come from within. Thinking back to your youth and pulling out the things that you remember enjoying and doing them again. Thank you for this post!
That Sophia Loren doesn’t get enough credit for her wisdom! She had a great, healthy outlook on life and beauty but she is still just remembered as a bombshell.
I think it’s great that safe spaces is this year’s theme. It is so important for children to be able to explore who they are free from judgment and the threat of harm.
I’m not 100% sure I agree with the quote from Pearl S. Buck. I need to think about that one a little more, but I do agree with Samuel Ullman and Emily Dickinson. When we see the world through the eyes of a child (even if they’re our old wrinkly eyes) and imagine passionately, then we have a never ending fountain of youth inside of us
They always said that the young one is a hope of the nation or the world. The youth should always do what best for themselves as it reflects it to each people that surrounds you.
I love motivational Monday’s! They help me start the week right, and all these themes are fantastic!
I strongly believe that curiosity is a basis for staying young. The moment you are no longer interested in knowing new places/activities/tastes automatically makes you old and ready to be finished
Foubtain of youth is everyone’s dream. Happy International Youth Day. Let us celebrate and give tribute to the new hero of our country, The youth.
The youth is hope of this world and I hope that youth use their strenght, ability, intelligence and power to do good things that will help us to maintain the freedom and the peace of each nation.
I personally always struggle with the idea of aging, or fear of life getting away from me. Every milestone birthday is hard for me. I like this perspective that youth is a state of mind, not a number.
I totally agree with you, fountain of youth is a state of mind. Youth is the most important part of a person’s life, one can either make it or break it in their youth. Great post. Very motivating.
Youth is all about dreams and energy. It is all about staying curious and never stop learning for me.
A topic that we all think about heavily as we get older! I agree, it’s more of a state of mind than anything else. And it’s how we should live out the rest of our lives!
You are so right that youth is more of a state of mind than an age. My dad is 76 and he still acts like a kid!
I think the comment by Sophia Loren says it all…to bad not everyone can read and live by it
What a lovely and wise article you just gifted us with! I also think youth is a state of mind, and a feeling! There is no one day I don’t get surprised by my mirror giving me back the image of a woman much older than the woman I feel inside me!
What struck me most was that youth is a state of mind, it’s so true! I loved reading this, very uplifting and inspirational!
I love how you can take the meaning of fountain of youth literally as well as metaphorically. Thanks for sharing
I really enjoyed reading your post and look forward to reading more from you. Thanks for sharing!
Ah! I love having an ageless approach. We can’t beat it, so bettering ourselves and learning new things is the way to go! 🙂
This is so inspiring! It’s not the age the counts really. It’s the wisdom, experiences, and memories that we gather through the year.
I was a party animal back in the days. I loved going to concerts, bar hopping with my friends, staying up (and out) until the wee hours of the morning. These days I need to be in bed before 10 pm, otherwise I’d be pretty cranky the next day, haha!
That is really true quotation very inspiring. Problems doesn’t matter when I’ve read this kind of motivational message.
As you rightly point out; youth is indeed a state of mind. And age is just a number as everyone likes to say. These days economic dynamism and social justice play a wider and far reaching roles in the development of any country and the youth need to be at the forefront for that to happen!
I love how you can take the meaning of fountain of youth literally as well as metaphorically.
The foundation of youth is a great concept, I’ve never really thought of it’s impact x
I really like the quote from Sophia Loren. I also believe that youth/age is a state of mind. I don’t feel like my age at all & definitely feel younger. I hope it stays that way!
“Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind…” Exactly how I feel about this! People always want to know how I’ve managed to look the same as I looked when I was 15! Youth is a state of mind xx
I think so, youth is a state of mind and I know it because being young, there are days when I feel old, so thus I know it can be the other way around…
I’ve always believed that how we think has a lot to do with how young and youthful we feel. I also think there’s so much truth in Pearl S. Buck’s quote.
I totally agree with this, fountain of youth is in our minds and the creativity we bring to life. Very motivational!
For me a fountain of youth is all about a state of mind and where you are in your life. I have a happy and healthy one with my daughter and she gives me so much joy and passion.
The fountain of youth to me is just feeling confident and comfortable in your own skin !
Wow, Happy international youth. Always stay young in my mind too
A fountain of youth is always within us in any ages. It is really up to us if we are going to use it or not.
Like budha says look inside. You are right our mind and heart is source of it all.
The fountain of youth is an interesting concept I truly believe you are only as old as you feel… and you can choose to feel young. However i believe happiness is something all together different. Though much like feeling young is a choice.
This is such a great post and I agree that the age is just a number and the real fountain of youth is in our mind, your talents, and the creativity that we bring into our lives and others lives.
Nice read and video. Quite inspirational. As it has been said “youth is the best time to be rich and the best time to be poor.”
I agree in what the UN Secretary said that the hopes of the world rest on young people and I think we should support and teach them to be more responsible and careful in every act that they do. I do believe that the youth will help us change this world in a better world.
Happy late birthday, I usually convey to others by my actions and don’t even bother if people think I “act my age” or not. A simple method, one I’ve re-learned from when I was a toddler.
Fountain of youth is not a certain period of life. This is everlasting in brighter thoughts and in inner joy.
Feeling young is such an important part of staying young. You are only as old as you let yourself be
Motivation is the key to so much! Great post.
You are a great writer and I love all your articles. They are full of wisdom and insight that we often ignore in our life. I absolutely agree that Fountain of Youth is a state of mind 🙂
that was a very positive and motivational post. Must read for all people. Thanks for sharing this with us
I agree with Sophia Loren’s quote. I do believe the fountain of youth is really your mind and the talents, ideas you bring to life. Really good message in this week’s motivation Monday.
I always enjoy your posts. They get me thinking much deeper than I have before. I have learned over time that being youthful is not just a number, but it is what makes you. If you want to be youthful be that. It is all in a matter of opinion.
I have always liked the saying that you are only an old as you feel. Age is just a number and doesn’t have to limit us!
This is such a great post and I do believe that the fountain of youth is not base in drinking a sacred water as what the myth said but it s all about how strong your mentality and personality even if you are get older at age.
I love this post and I also loved all the nice quotes that you use. Maybe I am getting older and older but my heart and soul and mind are definitely young for a lifetime.
I just love reading your blog posts. So deep and makes me ponder every time.
Wow, I never knew there were so many different types of special days on Mondays!
I think Dave Alan Walker’s poem says it all. I particularly like the last two lines; live it to the full
but with a future in your mind
For me, it’s like live life why we’re still young. As what they say, there’s no forever and you only have one chance to play it all out until it becomes a memory.
I love that quote. It is so true that when you have a passion and a purpose, you are truly young. Having fun and being open to life is another way to look feel and be young.
I am such a huge fan of Sophia Loren, for just this reason! She had such a great attitude and outlook on life…she was so much more than just beautiful!
This is such a lovely post that touched my heart. Although there is a striking contrast between youth and age in those shakespearean verses, he agrees in the end that love defies those limitations. Similarly, our mind, talents, creativity and many other things in life are simply ageless and timeless. And when we realise this fact, we defeat age.
Its really great feeling to reflect especially those years that were given to us and how we spend it meaningfully even in our youth days. I love reading your post.
I never knew that there is something called the fountain of youth, but I have embraced this lifestyle for a while now. Some people discribes me as extra, but I really don’t care.
The fountain of youth to me simply means living and breathing I. Your truth. Doing what makes you happy. And surrounding yourself with good happy times! Life can be this simple if we can our ways of living life’s fulfillment!
I hate the idea of “acting your age.” Everyone should do whatever they want to for as long as they can . . . no need to sit back and wait for death!
I love that the UN has a special day to celebrate youths. The theme this year is awesome . . . it’s great that our society is starting to realize how important it is to give kids safe environments to grow and express their feelings in.
Totally agree with the fountain of youth being in the mind! Love these posts
I really love this. Indeed, Youth is a state of mind, and i will keep this forever.
I really love this one –
“Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.” Samuel Ullman
As someone that just turned 30 years old I think about this a lot.
You know, I have never really thought about the fountain of youth. I know that eventually, we will all grow old and die. All we have to do is to it graciously and not be miserable in our old age. We can do more.
Belated happy birthday! I totally believe that youth is a state of mind. Reflecting on our deeds of youth is a great way to revisit it.
Youth is a state of mind according to me. Done start feeling old at the age of 30 also while some stay young at the age of 60 also.
I loved the poem The Child’s Faith is New
Youth is a state of mind. Sometimes I fully embrace it and other times I feel like it escapes me. I have to remember to allow myself to feel it.
I wasn’t aware of Youth Day, but I’ve always believe that the fountain of youth can be found within. There’s nothing more beautiful than feeling younger by preserving your body.
Sophia Loren looks like has said it the best. I do agree that it is your talents and the sharing and giving it to others.
Very thoughtful post indeed, we should always nurture our creativity and talent. I also loved the idea of remembering the things we did on our past birthdays, which I think will create a positive influence on everybody.
The school in Singapore also celebrate Youth day and it is a public holiday in school!
Happy Productive Week to you! It is my personal belief that we should all learn how to use our talents to serve others. This is the ultimate way to find true happiness.
It’s true that we all chase our youth. But age is just a number. How old you are depends on how old you feel. To me youth is just synonymous with energy and stamina
I do feel the same. It all comes within our self age has nothing to do with that. Inspiring quote
Such an inspiring quote. Man is creator of its own happiness and problems. Age is just a number, old man can also feel youthful with his thoughts
Beautiful post. Even though I am getting older, I can celebrate youthfulness with my kids in the classroom.
I absolutely agree that youth is a frame of mind. If you can stay in some mindfulness of what that feels like your life has so much more to it.
I look at my kids as my fountain of youth, while they drive me crazy sometimes they are my world. Their little smiles and i loves you will keep my soul young forever.
For me my fountain of youth is my strong mindset and faith that everything will be okay, that the impossible things can possibly happens.
I love how you consider youth as a state of mind with the vigor of emotions and not as a season of all things rosy including cheeks and lips. Anyway, it’s so important to always look back at what we do each passing youthful day!
The quote by Samuel Ullman encapsulates what the fountain of youth is. A “vigor of emotions” is another way to describe passion. Nice post!
So much motivation available. We all need a kick up the bum sometimes.. thanks
I agree that youth is a state of mind. For me it is remaining eternally curious about the world we live in!
Yes, I agree with you, youth is a state of mind 😊
I had no idea that the UN had designated an international Youth day! Awesome!
This post is spot on! Age is definitely a date on the calendar whereas being youthful is a state of mind. We need to start developing a youthful attitude, start seeing our flaws or lack as an opportunity to learn new things.
Great tips for staying young, thank you for this inspiration.
You do need to find the thing in yourself which you love. By doing what you love you will find yourself feeling so much younger. Also I just did a lot of research on Pearl S. Buck. She was quite the amazing woman.
True. <3
That emily dickinson poem is beautiful. My favorite photo is the outline shadows of the two people in front of the fountain!
I believe that youths flame can be eternal…it really is all in how you live. My grandmother just recently passed away, just 4 months shy of her 101st birthday…her physical age may have been what people saw, but I knew she was young at heart…and now, she always will be <3
It’s interesting to think about what “youth” really means. Sometimes I wonder what people (women) mean when they talk about “aging gracefully.” Sometimes it seems like they’re talking about looking young as long as possible. But really I think it means acceptance of who you are and where you’re at in your life.
This year has been a fountain of youth for me. Although I’m older, being able to control my schedule and do things like I adore makes me feel like a kid again.
Music is so powerful, I love that you have found your fountain of youth in it! I am also slightly jealous of all the live music you’ve been experiencing, which tells me I should probably buy some tickets to a show. It has been way too long, almost an entire year!
Recently, I was asked if I could go back to my youth, what would I change about it. I had a rough childhood, but I would not change it because it has made me into the fierce warrior woman that I am today….but I do wish I could get back some of that youthful energy that I had. lol
Great post, pictures, and I always love your quotes!!!
I love those poems from Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson!
I totally agree that youth is more of a state of mind than a number. I constantly remind myself that even as I age, I’m only as old as I allow my mind to tell me I am.
I love the idea that youth is a state of mind. I completely agree with the idea that what we treasure in our heart we are. The same goes with how we feel about our health and wellbeing.
I believe youth is not defined by age. It is how you live your life with vigor and enthusiasm to face everyday, to encounter your obstacles, and to have childlike faith.
So motivational! Thanks for sharing.
This is what I’m always telling my mother when it come to age, I say to her “you’re the youngest person I know” 🙂
Couldn’t agree more, youth is a state of mind and age is just a number. You just have to feel it
As I approached my 40th birthday staying young has been something I have struggled with. I will take your tips to heart.
Doing the things that one truly loves is a great way to maintain their youthfulness. While our bodies may not always be able to defy age, we can certainly feel young by continuing to do what we enjoy.
I totally agree with this post. When you hate what you are doing, it sucks the life out of you. When you wake up every morning happy about what you, it’s rejuvenating. You can do it well into your old age because it’s part of who you are.
For me, it’s all in the mind. We can always be young and youthful if we decide to. It’s about doing things that make you feel young, not immature things, that’s completely different. But things that make you happy.
I love this. I turned 40 this year and I was dreading it … but it’s already turning out to be quite the opposite of what I expected. It’s without a doubt just a number and the best is just beginning! 🙂
I agree with this! We are as young as we feel. You have to keep moving. I really like the idea of motivation Monday!
I have always heard that being happy keeps one young. Doing what one loves is absolutely a way to keep young! 🙂
Nailil
As always, your posts move me in a lot of ways. I couldn’t agree more about sources of one’s youth. When you’re happy on what you, you’re loving your task then creativity comes – enjoyment and success are flowing too.
Your post are a quite a feast for one who enjoys poetry, so nice loved it
I love this quote that you shared. It’s perfect to reflect on it throughout the day. “Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.” Samuel Ullman Powerful words indeed.
I didn’t know that August is when the youth is being celebrated. Great to know.
Being and staying young is a state of mind. For me it means being open to all things new, curiosity
What a wonderful insight that the fountain of youth lies within discovering your passion and joyfully practicing it. This is so empowering! Thank you for starting my week off by inspiring me to have the right attitude. I know it will make all the difference.
Is Youth a State of Mind?
I think so too! I am not young anymore but I feel that I still have my youth in me. I still can jam well with the young ones and bond with them. I still love doing extreme activities and exploring places. I think the only difference now is that I can put things into perspective and I know how to set my priorities. Thanks as always for the great post.
I love the Shakespeare Sonnet that you used. It is so fitting for your blog as well. Thank you so much for sharing!
My parents always tell me to keep yourself going. If don’t wanna be old …don’t act old. This was a fabulous motivation .
Age is just a number, it has nothing to do with your youth. Youth is how you feel yourself.
xo Corina
These posts are brilliant, Youth is something you learn as you get older too. I used to worry about getting older but it doesnt matter matter now as youthfulness is a state of mind.
When you found something that would make you happy, it gives you motivation to dream and be active, thus making you younger. And of course, SMILE!
Many said that a fountain of your youth doesn’t base with your age but it is base in your thinking and ability to do the things that makes you really happy.
Same scenarios for me, loved the music scene but stayed home when the kiddos came. I didn’t mind, but now that they’re older, I’ve found myself going to concerts more too. 🙂
I just refuse to grow up. Youth is wasted on grown ups
Age is just number, everything depends on us. Self recognition is more important
Loving that you do, finding a passion, discover a new talent, curiosity, travels, all these factors are brightening our present and future. I don’t believe in a thing called ” you are old”… the same situation can be with children: “You are old, because you are 9 and I am almost 7 years old”. It depends from point of view and from culture, mentality, society.
To be young forever… oh what a life that would be! However, there are always negatives to things we think would be perfect.
Firstly, wishing you an incredible Happy Birthday filled with joy!
I agree, I think youth is only how we feel. I remember going to a dance party and seeing a man around the age of 65 dancing and having an incredible time! It was fantastic to share the experience with him! Frankly, I’d rather be the odd one out and enjoying myself then “acting my age” and being miserable!
Such a nice post, it makes you think about life. I love the poems too!
K x
I find joy in the work I do. It makes me feel alive and fulfilled. Plus it pays my bills. Always good to find that passion.
I love the quote from Sophia Loren! It reminds me of my grandmother <3
Age is really just a number! It’s important to help youth find their passions but also to consider pursuing your own no matter how old you are.
Youth is definitely a state of mind – the older I get the more I realize this
My husband hates celebrating his birthday. He doesn’t like the thought of getting older. Wish there was a really fountain of youth!!!
So many inspirational I insightful messages here. I think I my still learning what makes me happy long term. But I hope that whatever it is keeps me young.
I love these motivational monday posts, always sets me up for the week ahead and gives me a chance to reflect on topics i wouldnt have thought off
I enjoyed reading your post! I love how you define fountain of youth, I hope I can find my fountain of youth,very inspiring too. Thanks for sharing!
When I used to be a child I used to look at grown ups and think that they are different. But as I grew up I have noticed that on the inside, you always remain the same, it’s just your body that changes. We are all young on the inside and in our hearts!
I did not know so much about International youth day. thanks !
Such a motivational writing it is. I’m quite loving how you expressed yourself
I love the reflection on this one, thanks so much for your honesty and sharing, it’s really inspiring!
I love how you say that youth is a state of mind! Those are great words to live by. Thanks for sharing!
At 60, I would sure love to find a fountain of youth! But I can relate to what music can do for your soul. Actually, 15 years ago, I traveled with my new partner (now hubby) to attend an outdoor concert for the band named Phish. It was a 3-day weekend event and it was quite the experience, camping, listening to nearly non-stop music … like Woodstock, but on a smaller scale, way up in Limestone, Maine.
My kids love Phish so you are totally cool. 🙂 Music keeps me going…
It’s always important to look within yourself. Thank you for your post!
To me, the fountain of youth means never falling into the trap of “growing up” mentally. I’m a kid at heart, and that will always keep me young.
My kids keep me young. It’s hard to become a kermudgeon when you have young kids. You just can’t do it. LOL
THIS: “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” Sophia Loren
I LOVE THIS! This is so true and powerful! Thank you for the motivation and for the reminder!
I believe if you are happy from Inside it will definitely ahow in you outsode world ! lovely read . Thanks
I actually think being young has more with mentality than physical body
I enjoyed reading your post, gives a very positive feel.
For the Is Youth a State of Mind?.. They do say you are as old as you feel! This is a fantastic post to read today! 🙂
That ‘s great positive energy and thanks for the motivation! I hope these will help and inspire more people. – Knycx Journeying
Thinking about youth and age is a difficult concept for me. There is nothing we can do about it–it just happens. But you are right that it is also a state of mind. Most of us don’t feel our age!
Whenever I hear fountain do youth , I always think of physical looks. This change my outlook. Very inspiring!
Liked the theme of the article. Belated birthday wishes to you. You made me recollect my youth days. The parties, the travels, the night outs, the drinks – I really enjoyed both in India and in the US. I recollect them and feel instant happiness.
Same here. We lived our youth and have no regrets.
I actually read something about Pearl S. Buck. how amazing and unique she is, as a youth leader and a founder of Talkzone. These positions have really opened my eyes to know and to understand what youthful age is all about. I derive joy in what I do, my passion, everyday life, etc my dear you really expanded this in details
Age is just a number, and youth is a state of mind. Thank you for sharing!
Indeed an inspiring read for everyone. I remember hearing that praise about fountain of youth when I was a little, when my aunts discussing the topic. That was decades ago, time flies!
Youth are our torch bearers! The quote defines it perfectly a right blend of what we sow & what we reap. Hopeful for a better future and progress with younger generations
I love the A Madrigal by William Shakespeare. I read it before. It’s really a nice poem.
Samuel Ullman’s quote really encompasses what youth is. Yes, in a sense youth means young in age, but it doesn’t always mean that. You can feel youthful on the inside and it can be reflected on the outside regardless of your age.
I believe that Youth is the most important part of a person’s life it’s a great choices and expressing themselves love this post!
Nice post. Youth is indeed the state of the mind. Age isn’t particularly what restricts one from doing what they love– time is. Things change, life doesn’t go as planned and there goes a distraction. There are some things that just happen.
What an interesting post! Seems the fountain of youth is in the spirit and we have to do what makes sense to us to cultivate it!
Love this, as it has given me food for thought and I will be thinking about what the fountain of youth means to me x
It truly is a state of mind. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece!
I think we all have a fountin of youth in our lives. There’s always something out there that keeps us feeling young no matter how old we get.
I find that I always feel young when I spend time with my little nieces. They always remind me not to take everything so seriously, to have fun, and to see the amazing aspects of even the little things in life.
I agree Youth is a state of mind. You are only as young as you feel. I feel young somedays and other days I feel really old, like when I haven’t worked out in awhile and then I do, and I am super sore! Not like the good ole days, when I was never sore, lol.
If I never say it before, I love your motivational Mondays! They always help me start the week on a positive note. Thanks for another awesome and inspiring post!
This is really spot on. It’s up to us if we retain the fountain of youth or if we just let things go to old age. – Kathy Ngo
Beautiful theme for a nice read. Love reading your content always
You have me nostalgic there…..Safe Spaces 4 Youth was a very catchy theme and sung to my heart. It represented a little of what I stood for, at that time.