A 60-year-old man went to the doctor for a checkup.

The doctor told him, "You're in terrific shape. There's nothing wrong with you. Why, you might live forever. You have the body of a 35 year old. By the way, how old was your father when he died?"

The 60 year old responded, "Did I say he was dead?"

The doctor was surprised and asked, "How old is he and is he very active?"

The 60 year old responded, "Well, he is 82 years old and he still goes skiing three times a season and surfing three times a week during the summer."

The doctor couldn't believe it. "Well, how old was your grandfather when he died?"

The 60 year old responded again, "Did I say he was dead?"

The doctor was astonished. He said, "You mean to tell me you are 60 years old and both your father and your grandfather are alive? Is your grandfather very active?"

The 60 year old said, "He goes skiing at least once a season and surfing once a week during the summer. Not only that," said the patient, "my grandfather is 106 years old, and next week he is getting married again."

The doctor said, "At 106 years, why on earth would your grandfather want to get married?"

His patient looked up at the doctor and said, "Did I say he wanted to?

Some have attitudes like this and their life seems to be a constant joy. Others are afraid to express attitudes like this and the joy in their lives is conspicuous by it's absence.

Each of us can make a choice. We can embrace life, tackle it like it was meant for you, wrap your arms around it with joy and handle every problem as if it is a challenge rather than a threat.

Or we can treat challenges like they are threats, create problems where none exist and generally fail to enjoy life. The choice is ours.

Some will swear that attitude has nothing to do with how well your life goes. They will tell you it cannot in any way make life easier, better or last longer. Those are the ones who prefer to bring you down so they have some company. Don't listen.

A sound, good, attitude can measurably give you both a longer life and a much better quality of life all the way along.

Have you ever noticed that to the one with a happy, bouncy attitude, nothing is impossible? Have you noticed they overcome where others struggle? Have you noticed how they attract people and are spoken of and thought of in high and respected terms?

Do people speak of you this way? Are you one of the ones whose life is a joy every minute? It is a matter of choice. Each can have this. Each can live longer, better and spread joy wherever you go.

Are you embarrassed to try? Are you afraid people will point fingers and say silly, laughing things about you? Then consider it is you life, your body and you are at liberty to spend them any way you want.

When people ask me how I am the answer is "Terrific" or "Fantastic". It has been that way for years. Guess what? I am terrific. The more I say it the "terrificer" I get.

Try it. Spread joy, happiness, enthusiasm wherever you go.

YOUR ATTITUDE CAN KEEP YOU YOUNG!

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