I enjoyed the article by John Cassar White: ‘Baby boomers’ midlife crisis’ (July 28).

It notes that middle-age is roughly between the ages of 43 and 62.

I am 50. Yet, I don’t really dwell on the crisis. I look towards the positive elements whenever I can. Yet, I am mindful that my health has been impacted by past injuries and illnesses. Those events shaped me both inwardly and outwardly, and I have the scars to prove it.

Whenever I have a ‘down day’, I am especially cognisant of all the people who never lived to the age I have attained now, including many famous ones.

‘Middle age’ is a state of mind, which can fluctuate depending upon circumstances such as job position, friends, financial security and marital status. It can also depend upon the love and loyalty of any children.

Perhaps the three greatest factors are money, happiness and self-fulfilment, along with a plan for old-age residency and our mortality.

However, as the late Archbishop Fulton Sheen often said: “Life is worth living.”

We must live it to the fullest regardless of whether we are strong or disabled or just have a setback.

My chronological age is just a number. My physical age may be a little older than 50, due to wear and tear. But I have noticed one positive thing: if I have something “pleasant” to look forward to achieving I am much happier... and even a bit healthier.

A midlife crisis is no bed of roses. Sometimes a person experiences more thorns than roses. But middle age is a time for planning, preparation and courage and counting one’s blessings.

The good Lord put us on this planet for a reason. I am not one to plan a ‘bucket list’ but I have a ‘to do’ list for myself and my goals. I just hope I live long enough to achieve most of them.

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