Do You Feel That You Are Running Out of Time? 

I’m 72. Tomorrow I’m leaving for a tour of Wales (I live in Virginia, US) with a friend. I will then go in to London, Amsterdam and Paris by myself. My husband passed away nearly six years ago after a short illness. It made me more aware of how quickly things can change so I now try to enjoy every day and to experience new things when the opportunity comes. I love to travel but am also a homebody. I enjoy my little garden, knitting, sketching, my grandchildren and my wonderful friends. Life is good, although sometimes I need a reminder. Thanks for the video, Margaret.

Over the past several months, my husband and I have been taking frequent day rips to small towns in our state, parking at the edge, walking down one side of Main Street and up the other, exploring all the little shops, eating lunch at local diners, meeting such friendly people, and learning so much about the history of our state (Kentucky). We truly enjoy those little excursions.

Retired people have more “free time” than they ever had when they were younger and working full time and/or raising a family. They just need to use that time wisely. Also, as a Christian, spending time with God gives me a sense of security and a real hope that my time will not run out as I will simply be transitioning to the heavenly realm, eternal life having already begun for me. Hope and pray this helps someone. 🙏❤

I’m 65 and have believed for at least 30 yrs that we may not have tomorrow. I try to appreciate and enjoy each day as a gift. Yes I am aware of our lifespan ha ha ha according to science but don’t worry about it. I’m gonna live until I die! You look BEAUTIFUL today. Love your outlook and spirit!

Great color on you Margaret! The older I get, the more precious time becomes. I am 69 and still work part time due to finances. I am very selective as to how I spend my free time as far as what I do, where I go, and who I see. The older I get, the more I focus on developing a closer connection with my Higher Power/God through my inner self and connection with others on a spiritual path. Always something new to learn and experience.

Yes we are running out of time. So enjoy every day that is left.

Hi, I’m 60 yo and have had that “running out of time” dread for some time. I think some of it is watching parents and in laws pass away. My younger sister is on hospice care and I guess I’m grieving time lost and not much more to go. What is saving me right now is having a grandson and watching the beginning of new life.

With this crazy world, I’m not the least bit worried about running out of time here. I feel sorry for those left behind.

No, we have no idea how much time we have. Time and unforseen occurrence befall us all. I just try to take life a day at a time and be grateful and appreciative in the process for every day I granted to be alive.😊

I don’t feel that way, I’m renewed every morning with a new outlook and grateful for the good nights sleep

When I was young, and working, there was a lot of time ahead but I didn’t have a lot of time to enjoy it. Now that I’m retired, there’s less time ahead, but it’s time I will get to thoroughly enjoy. So it’s the quality of the time, and not the quantity, that I focus on. I cherish every second with loved ones. I stop and smell the roses. Life is good.

Yes, this has been on my mind lately.

It's very simple. I think the reason we feel we're running out of time is because we are most of our life is now behind us and it can get very depressing. But by the same token we can impart wisdom really stop and enjoy life like never before. There's no perfect and I'm also grateful that I've made it to 70 and that I've been so blessed with a beautiful family. Thank you for your topics. They are very necessary

Yes, Margaret..I do. I've had a "bucket list" for a long time, and, due to either lack of financial resources, or not having a (travel) partner has kept me from visiting places I so wanted to see. I know plenty of mature women don't let that stop them, but, since losing my post-retirement part-time job, my budget won't allow much. Plus, chronic pain from my back issues and fibromyalgia contribute, as well. I'd need someone to go with, if I were able to go to Italy, which is at the top of the list. If not soon, I'll never get there. Yes, I feel like I'm running out of time and never really got to live the life I had dreamed of. I'm sure I'm not alone with that feeling. Thank you for discussing such a relevant topic. Rosemarie ❤

It is what it is, no stress, whatever will happen , no rush in life 🎉

I am most definitely aware that my time here is less. I don't have places I want to go or people I want to meet. I just enjoy all that I do have. I find beauty in my everyday life. I am so fortunate to be here, to be healthy & to have my loved ones. I don't take any of this for granted. The best use of my time is being a blessing. I have lived my whole life this way so it is no different now.

You are truly delightful, and that was wonderful advice!

Running out of gas and that’s ok with me! Did a lot and had a great life, so far. If I go tomorrow, I’ll be ok with it!

Live everyday as if it’s your last..one day it will be

Thank you. It's my dad's funeral tomorrow and I really needed this today xxx

I don't feel like I'm running out of time. Appreciate what I have. Lost a spouse and many friends. I am satisfied in my life.

You look lovely. I experienced a first this week working with future Guide Dogs for the Blind. The puppies are 12 weeks and yesterday as a volunteer I learned how to place on their Guide Dog ( puppy) in training vest. Also their collar and leash and went for a walk on campus. After our social time we hugged them before putting them down for naps. It was awesome ❤❤❤ 🐕 🦮

I think about these things a lot. I have recently been doing new things. More visiting with friends and enjoying the conversation and laughter. I will be a great grandmother in September and I can't wait!

Work/life balance is so important, on your deathbed you won't wish you had spent more time at the office

I have a lot of dreams and plans but I am so tired! Age really hit me when I turned 70 for some reason. I had to retire. I'm still working when I want to but I really want to travel. It's going to happen very soon! I can't wait!

I'm trying a watercolor class as a new hobby. Learning new things and feeling good.

I recently thought about people I knew decades ago, and, decided to look them up! I reconnected with an old friend from 25 years ago. I sent a birthday card to a cousin and told her how grateful I am that she's in my life and how I admire some of her sterling qualities. I want to take the time now to let other people know how much I appreciate them. If we don't tell others now how we feel; when will we, or, will we ever? I guess I'm striving to become more authentic. Thank you for your good ideas, Margaret!

I completely understand this...talked it over w/ a friend and decided on a "30-day reset". The reset is to embrace things I need (emotionally/intellectually/physically): relationships (new/old friends); beauty/color (in home/self/my appearance); creativity; upgrade my surroundings (organize/clean/plants); and challenge (physical/mental). Like a shot in the arm--it's only 30 days, and I am still scheduling things (buying a ticket to a ballet/exhibition/concert, paying for a new tech certification in advance) that are more likely to be completed than cancelled. The trips to see older friends are in the future, but buying travel tickets next payday so I'm committed. The structure is in place, but I would like to get an idea of what sticks & can be maintained.

Yes I do. It’s something that's on my mind a lot these days.

Wonderful ideas! I am a very routine person and sometimes that makes me feel like I am in a rut. I never really thought about changing the small things. I need more memory markers!!

You look really radiant in this video

All we have is now - absolutely!

First, you look absolutely stunning today Margaret! I retired from teaching and I decided to “take back” all those days (and nights, weekends, holidays, school breaks) I devoted to my students and do things I love. I hope I can get as many days back as I put in! Your perspective on trying new things is inspiring.

Interesting! Very insightful. Thank you Margaret

Recently tried tofu; good and my husband even liked it! I find energy lower at 65 (big change since 60) so choices need to be made about how I spend my time. And that's okay!

I wake up everyday and thank God for giving me another day. I try to live in the moment. Plan new things to do every week and most of the time stick to what I planned.

This is an interesting subject. My life has become a lot more quiet now and I am happy with that.

I do new things all the time! Hand stitch my clothes, make art, write my blog, cook new dishes. There's always new stuff. I catch wonderful RU-vid presentations on the fiber arts, take part in online pods. It's always new stuff. And I learned to whistle recently, at 85, wheeee. Driving everyone mad now, whistling inaccurate operatic faves.

That is just so wise, Margaret! In fact, today I bought a new kind of tea. Just a small thing, but am looking forward to it. Also, I’m traveling to a new state here in the US where I had never been before - so something new on a larger scale. And, too funny, you talked about oat milk one day because you drink it every day, and I almost bought some today to try. Very expensive here in the US, so maybe on my next trip to the store. But you made it sound just so good! :).

Its not imagining that we are running out of time. We really are . I live in the present moment always. I do things that I love, but I think putting pressure on ourselves to do lots of thingz when we are older , can add more pressure. Ive had alot of interests and experiences in my life so I like not having to do alot now Im older. Being is living thats it. The best years of my life were the young years. Probably like most people). My new thing at the moment is buying and trying Arabic perfumes for the first time. Having great fun, in the morning putting on my perfume, sipping mint tea, and later in the morning eating turkish delight. This way I feel like I could be in Dubai. Probably seems strange to some people, but I am a bohemian girl at heart. Musk and sandlewood are my friends. Lol.

It’s the middle of the night, and I was having a really bad anxiety episode. Your video helped me a lot. Thank you so much 🤍

WOW you really look BEAUTIFUL, hair, makeup , jewelry, nice color top & BEAUTIFUL personality! I always look forward to your videos. I've found that I'm normal, because I have a lot of feelings & thoughts that you talk about. I'm not the only one that feels this way. Thank you so much & GOD bless you. 😊

Learning how to do yhings that i enjoy...finding what i enjoy and is possible physically. Im 66 and am constantly lightheaded. Its a seach

I am a young 80, I walk, practice yoga, take pilates classes and am generally very positive until now. My husband of 59 years passed away a few weeks ago and he was truly my best friend. My children are not local so that makes it difficult. I spent the whole day yesterday in tears, feeling very lonely, I even had to leave church early because I couldn't control my tears and sadness. Will it ever get any better?

Absolutely a timely discussion. Thank you so much for bringing this subject to light, amongst all of us. Beautiful and honest words. Yep, clock is ticking…..

What an interesting way to look at it. When I retired the pandemic hit and was in lockdown. once that stopped I decided to really get out and do something different. So I went to Japan for a class in dying fabric and to tour Tokyo. Had a great time this year I am going to England. Traveling alone can be scary but I am doing it and really enjoying myself.

Memory marker - Changing things up, great idea- slowing time. 😁👍

Yes I have run out of time to do the things I have always wanted and hoped to do. A bad marriage has sucked the years and the time away. Too late now for my specific dreams to come true. Just have to adapt. It’s a terrible shame but it’s the consequence of my error of judgment.

I don't have the same ability to do the things I used to do. I'm healthy but I used to work 12.5 hours and go home and garden etc.

Margaret I just pray that I live long enough that my great grandchildren will know and remember me as a lovely and caring Nanny..Our time and how long we live isn't in our hands.We will live as long as God's plan for us .I firmly believe that Margaret no matter how old we are or what illness we have we aren't going anywhere unless its our time to go.Death has no age or time line,in my humble opinion.

Good morning Margaret, thank so much for today’s video🌻🌻🌻Greetings from So California USA🌞🌞🌞

Such a good idea! I’m just living each day as it comes. I will start that. Tnanks!

You look gorgeous in that coral/red color! ❤

I do because I'm 65 and thinking of making a big move maybe out of the country which is very challenging but, as a buddhist, I am aware of impermanence which helps live life happily and peacefully. Thanks Margaret for your inspiring talks ❤

i think about this a lot. i'm going to try what you said try different things. thank you for sharing. enjoyed video.

Very good and important messages Margaret! Thank you very much!

Hi I’m so glad to have come across you. You’re such a wise lady I seem to be hanging on to your every word. Tnx so very much

Very interesting video and I can certainly relate to this theme. I think it is about letting go of the past and the things you planned to do but never got around to. They can feel like a giant to do list and you know you can't do them all in the time that is left. Letting them go, for example getting rid of books that I haven't read yet, so that I can focus on new things

Thank you for your wise words Margaret. I also enjoyed everyone's comments. Your memory markers, triggered by experiencing new things has really resonated with me. Have a wonderful, memorable day. ❤

Something I don't have time for anymore is being angry, bitter, and annoyed. It hasn't stopped me of course, but I'm beginning to realize what a colossal waste of time it is. Yes, life and its annoyances happen. But I can choose to take a few deep breaths, do some "box breathing", and quiet my mind. If I can't quite bring myself to feel compassion (I'm reading Pema Chödrön's marvelous book, "When Things Fall Apart"; people who've followed a few of my posts will know why the title drew me; compassion is one of her answers), I can at least calm myself and re-centre.

Margaret, you are so pleasant to watch and very helpful in giving us tips to live a better life. Thank you for all you do. Much appreciated. ❤😺

Running out of time on the earth plane...but there is no time in heaven..only eternity!

Yes, I want to travel but I am afraid I’ll die out there. I know it’s silly and smacks of paranoia. I’ve got to overcome that feeling of fear.

Thank you, Margaret. Absolutely agree!

Thank you Margaret for this very insightful video. The concept of time is on my mind. I find when I’m engaged in activities that I enjoy like looking for deer tracks forest, walking on the beach, swimming in the ocean or playing music, time seems to stop. I’m unaware of it. (:

Thanks for a wonderful video. I love talking about the heavier realities of life. Not too many people want to talk about these things. I was just checking out Amtrak. I’ve never taken the train anywhere and I know you take the train a lot. I do have a car and can do that, but I am going to plan a trip on the train. I have talked about it for years. I will plan for July. You have been an inspiration to me in many areas that you talk about like makeup, teas, travel, packing for trips. I’m packing now for my trip with my family on a Norwegian Cruise ship. I wasn’t sure if I’d make it with being ill, but as of today I am going on Sunday. Thank you to those who commented on a video where I mentioned this and I received positive comments that I would be going. Thank you. ❤️

I’m thankful for another day we get. Thanks Margaret ❤

Thank you.

I've never felt like I was running out of time, but for a while I used to complain that there just "weren't enough hours in the day!" When I was a young single Mom of two active boys, and I was working two jobs to make ends meet, I voiced this complaint to my Mom, who replied " you have the same 24 hours a day that we all have." Right then and there my mindset shifted. I decided to control what I could and do the rest without complaint. This was even before I discovered Stouc philosophy! The mindset shift immediately made me calmer, and I'm sure it made me a better and more patient Mom.

Mixeds things up that's how I do things wendy😊

Thank you for reminding me to be open to doing new things. I will strive to lightened up to a little less structured lifestyle. 💕

Love your video and you look so pretty. Your makeup look’s stunning. I am almost 72 and yes I do worry about running out of time. I had some health issues a couple of years ago and I still have to stay on top of my doctor appointments. I was really down about it and I’m doing better now. I paint and do different craft projects and that helps me so much to be busy. When I am creating I lose all track of time and I’m so focused on what I’m doing. It’s great therapy for me and I know it’s helps a lot of people!! Thank you for sharing I really appreciate you!!!🤗

I feel I’m in the “middle of my last chapter” - I’m 76 (or 77) ?

Yes! I've sent you an email so we can meet up before we do run out of time! Let me know if you don't get it! Suzi x

Thank you for broaching this very real topic. This year (75) has been the one that I wrestle with this on a daily basis. I feel like I'm just waiting for the inevitable and I've wondered if others my age feel the same. Thanks Again!

Not really, since that eclipse I'm full of energy, hard to sleep. But I give myself permission to take naps and just kick up my legs during the day.

Great topic, I plan to go too 10 Places that I have never been before , within a year🎉and do 10 things that I have never done before within a year🎉🎉🎉

There are so many things to learn for free on RU-vid, new hobbies to try. It’s not going out and meeting people but the presenters are always fun and engaging and you engage your brain with new things. I’ve taken up the piano at age 63 wow it’s hard and my fingers are a little inflexible but I’m really enjoying the mental workout. I paint, draw, create, sew, sing, cook, dance, listen to new music. You may not be great at all these things but have fun trying. It is easy to sit at home and dwell in the past, worry about the future and not enjoy the present. But I’ve had to have hard words with myself and I said to me don’t look back when your time comes and think damn, why did I worry so much about things outside of my control and not enjoy the present moment. I’ve also reconnected with my faith and understanding of bigger things than myself and meditation, Qi Gong and crystals have helped me with anxiety. Take one baby step at a time, don’t eat the whole pie, take nibbles at it. But do try something new everyday. One little thing…that doesn’t take much commitment but that one tiny little thing may grow into something deeply fulfilling. Peace, love and light to you all ❤️❤️

Makes sense. The memory markers is an interesting concept. Thank you for sharing.

Orange is your color, Margaret! It's one of my favorites and I always respond to it. Also, wish I could find such a colorful necklace . . . Just embraced 70 in the fall, and I did it with grace and expectation. I'm still working, so many travel things are off my plate. But, I have a "movie buddy", we go see the latest films and follow up with lunch, and a rock-solid group of friends from college. Plus, I have maintained my health and my interests in cultural activities like live music (all types), theatre, art installations. Enjoy my own company (could welcome a little "bass" in my life, but opportunities to engage with men are rare. All in all -- I'm just fine!

A very good video Margaret. I have been thinking about this recently & have booked a few travels. Mainly to see friends that aren't travelling too well. Possibly not much time left so don't want to regret it by leaving it too long.

Love this! Thank you ❤

Yes!

I would 65 this year. I absolutely tired.

Running out of steam

I wish I could be "gone" sooner...so to speak. History shows clearly that you only need to live to the end of your 70s . After that your body is not a shelter anymore.

I really enjoyed this video. It highlighted feelings I've experienced over the past three years. Also, I love the necklace you are wearing. Where did you buy it!

Thank You so much for this topic,

I am 60 and looking for a roommate this will be new to me,I live in south GA. But will move.

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Dieing is one sure thing we all have to face so don't waste time 😊

All the time😅

I don't feel like I'm running out of time, but it shocks me that in 15 to 20 years i will be pushing up dasies!😂

Perhaps some feel not so much that they are running out of time, but more likely fear of death. Death remains the ultimate unknown because no one in human history has survived it to tell us what really happens after we take our last breath. It is human nature to want to understand and make sense of the world around us. The reality is that death can never be fully understood by anyone who is living. The resilient and mentally sturdy live life, even though aware that there will be an end to life. We cannot allow ourselves to be crippled by what is a certainty. "Since we haven't gone through the experience of death (we've never died before) and since death doesn't exist in our unconscious, we can't actually fear death itself. When we say we are afraid of death, according to Freud, we may fear something else - such as abandonment, various unresolved conflicts, or otherwise fear of death may be the outcome of a sense of guilt. Yet

Oh my! This stuff gives me a headache! Stop thinking about Age or your Death! Live your lives & go for it. Too much time spent trying to stop life happening. My motto is “if I get invited to something, & I’ve nothing arranged? I go & give it a go”!Don’t know until you try it? We are not here to live our lives totally for our Grandchildren. Unless it’s an emergency? Most of us never know how long we have left. Didnt need to be told that we can influence how we live our lives!

Good point that we're dying every moment. Many people are consumed with denial and the desperate attempt to distract themselves from this ever-impending doom. But accomplishing bucket lists and adopting a different philosophy don't prepare us for it, either. Only a relationship with God, our Creator, through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ, who took our sins upon Himself, prepares us for eternity with Him (John 3:16 , the Bible).

That color favors you

I learned to pump gas 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

You keep mentioning "doing all the things you love". I don't know what that is. I sit in my apartment day after day with no real purpose. I have tried volunteering on occasion, but those are sporadic events. I see a couple of friends from time to time. I go to a weekly Bible study. My grandkids are busy with their events. I see them occasionally. I have my 2 cats to keep me company. But on a day to day basis, I have no real goals or purpose. Money has become non existent with the past 3 years inflation. Keeping a roof over my head and food on my table is the challenge. My son died 5 months ago. I feel as though I am just checking off the days until "the end" now.

I am on my 20s and feel like this. I tried all you said but it does not helped I think it may be is anxiety or some post sindrome or deniel from death...