Ageing is just another word for living

From the minute we’re born, we’re growing older. If you have the privilege of being a living, breathing human, every second you’re getting older.
 
So why is it something so many of us fear? 

Maybe it’s because, with time, we watch our bodies change and wonder if we’ll lose the things that once made us feel alive – our health, our energy, or even our place in the world. Not to mention society clings to youth like it’s the secret to a good life (hint: it isn’t). 

We hear phrases like “age is just a number” or “you’re only as young as you feel,” as if getting older is something we need to excuse or downplay. 

But here’s something you’ve probably heard before: getting older is the gift we don’t all get. 

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that ageing is about decline; that as the years go by, we lose more than we gain. But really, getting older is often a time of incredible freedom and growth (once we stop worrying about what it’s supposed to look like and embrace it for what it is). 

We talk about getting older like it’s a day to mark in the calendar – one day we’ll wake up and “be older”. But the thing is, ageing doesn’t happen in an instant. It’s so gradual, you hardly notice it.

Sure, you might not keep up with the latest slang (seriously, what do rizz, slay, or cap even mean?) and maybe your knees creak and groan a bit more when you sit down. There might be a few extra smile lines each birthday… but these changes are so subtle, you hardly notice them. Then one day, you’re celebrating your 65th birthday, and yet, you could swear you’re still 33.

One of the most surprising gifts of getting older is that it’s not about losing—it’s about gaining. You gain more than you ever imagined. What people rarely mention is that with age comes the wisdom to focus on what truly matters, the joy of knowing what fulfils you, and the freedom to live life on your terms. Ageing gives you the clarity to make choices that bring you happiness and peace, and that’s a gift far greater than anything you leave behind.

Yes, aging brings change. Your relationships will shift, your interests may evolve, and the way you see the world will grow with you. But that’s not something to fear—it’s something to be excited about. 

Change is a reminder that you’re still growing, that you’re still alive and kicking on this big, beautiful planet. So, if you’re worried about getting older, take a breath. You’re not losing yourself or your relevance in this world – you’re gaining a deeper sense of who you truly are. 
 
Getting older isn’t something to be scared of. It’s just life, unfolding moment by moment, and you’re doing just fine.

With love and laugh lines,
Nakie HQ