I can relate that interacting with the young definitely keeps us young at heart, and that's a really good thing. I'm an ageless Being kind of person which means that even from a very young age, I loved being around anyone, no matter their age. I learned from all and kept my active, curious mind fully engaged in my world. Naturally, as our body ages, as it inevitably will, I've had to disengage from many of the things I used to do so effortlessly. Not because I didn't want to do those things, but intuitively I knew that I would hurt myself if did it particular if was a jarring kind of thing. Now playing pickleball is a whole other story. My ortho pre-surgery, also a pickleball player and I know him, told me, "Leslie, with the way your hip looks, I have no idea how you're playing!" I did...I could either sit home, be in pain AND be depressed or I could do something I love, be in pain, and be joyful at the end of the day. It probably didn't do my hip any good, but my impetuous, youthful spirit really didn't give a darn. So, yes, I get it! And that's the dichotomy of a split personality. LOL The youthful, energetic, boundless energy, "I can do anything!" and the wise Crone, who levels, stabilizes, balances.
Have a great day Hippie Deb! Thinking of you!