- slisas706
- Jul 3
- 4 min read
Turning 60 is a milestone that brings wisdom, reflection, and often a clearer view of what truly matters in life. One of the greatest revelations at this stage is the absolute necessity of love. Not just romantic love, but love for your higher power, for yourself, your significant other, your family, and even for strangers. Love, in all its forms, is not a luxury in your 60s—it is a requirement.
1. Love Your Higher Power
In your 60s, your connection to a higher power often grows stronger. Faith, prayer, or spiritual reflection can offer grounding and peace in times of uncertainty. Loving your higher power helps you find meaning in the quiet moments, and strength in the difficult ones. It's a reminder that we are not alone, and that divine love is a constant source of hope and healing.
2. Love Yourself
After decades of caring for others, it's time to fully embrace self-love. This isn't selfishness; it's self- preservation. Loving yourself means acknowledging your worth, honoring your boundaries, caring for your health, and forgiving your past. In your 60s, self-love becomes a powerful act of gratitude—for your journey, your body, and your resilience.
3. Love Your Significant Other
Romantic love in your 60s is something uniquely beautiful. It's no longer just about passion; it's about partnership. It’s knowing that you have this special person who is there for you through the good and bad, in health and in sickness, or just to sit beside you on a swing, hold your hand, and talk about the life you’ve built together. It’s that person who loves and protects you with everything in them—not out of obligation, but out of deep, enduring affection.
True intimacy becomes more about trust, understanding, and companionship. In this season, love is quieter but more profound. It's choosing each other every single day.
4. Love Your Family
Family remains one of life’s greatest treasures. Whether you are reconnecting with grown children, embracing your role as a grandparent, or cherishing siblings and cousins, the bond of family becomes even more meaningful with time. Loving your family means being present, offering support, and passing on your wisdom. It's about creating memories, healing old wounds, and celebrating the people who have walked through life with you.
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5. Love Others — Even Those You Don't Know
One of the most profound lessons I’ve learned in my 60s is that life and death are in the power of our tongues. The words we speak—and the gestures we extend—can either uplift a soul or push someone further into despair.
Have you ever walked by a homeless person and felt discomfort, or even disgust, at their appearance or mannerisms? It’s common—but it’s also a moment to pause and reflect. Society often labels the homeless as lazy, addicted, or beyond help. But what if I told you that many of them have simply fallen on hard times? They might be mourning the loss of a child, recovering from job loss, or battling mental illness with no support system to help them through.
In those moments, your words—your compassion—can make the difference between hope and hopelessness. A single act of kindness may be the very thing that gives someone the courage to keep fighting.
Personally, I’ve made it a part of my life to give—no matter how small the gesture may seem. When I stop at the coffee shop, I often buy a cup of coffee or tea for the person in line behind me. It’s a small act that often brings a big smile. When I’m at the supermarket and see an elderly person in line behind me, I’ll quietly pay for their groceries. More often than not, they tell me they weren’t sure if they had enough money to cover everything. That moment of surprise, that sigh of relief, that spark of gratitude in their eyes—it’s the most beautiful reward.
I don’t stop there. I’ll help them load their groceries into their car, offer a listening ear, or even just wish them a truly blessed day. These may seem like simple gestures, but only God knows what battles people are facing.
That’s why I encourage everyone—young or old—to be a blessing. Speak life. Share love. Give hope. Even to those you don’t know. The love we give to others, especially strangers, reflects the depth of our humanity— and it may just be the one thing they needed to keep going.
Love Is a Daily Practice
Love isn’t something we "fall into"—it’s something we rise to. It is not driven by perfection but by intention. Not ruled by emotion, but by effort.
When we choose love—through forgiveness, grace, sacrifice, and sincerity—we choose life. So love openly. Love bravely. Love consistently.
Because love is not a feeling to chase—it is a foundation to build on.
“Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow—a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each of them first.”— Brené Brown
