I loved the poem! I felt those words very deeply. I turn 54 in a few weeks. It all starts to get unbelievably real in middle-age as you see the days ticking away. It really does force you to try to extract all the joy you can and appreciate every little thing.
Snap, 54 in October. 🎉🎉🎉 Do you groan when you stand up? 😂😂
A fellow GenX'r! No, I'm pretty lucky in that regard. I suffered from a horrendous lower back problem for decades but strengthening my core (burpees, kettlebells, etc.) took care of it. I don't know how long it'll last but I'm enjoying the pain-free life for now. : )