What do you think gets better with age?

🌿 What Do You Think Gets Better with Age?

The older I get, the more I realize that the best things in life aren’t material — they’re internal. They’re the quiet strength, the earned peace, and the deep knowing that only time can offer.

At 65, I can say with certainty:

💫 Clarity gets better with age.

I see people and situations for what they are — not what I hoped they would be. I no longer chase approval. I value honesty over charm, consistency over chaos, and peace over popularity.

💫 Boundaries get better with age.

I’ve learned to say no without guilt, yes without pressure, and goodbye without shame. I protect my peace now — because I’ve lived through too much to give it away so easily.

💫 Self-love gets better with age.

I no longer apologize for my softness, my wisdom, my wrinkles, or my white hair. I’ve walked through fire and bloomed from ashes — that deserves celebration, not shame.

💫 Gratitude gets better with age.

I don’t need big moments to feel joy anymore. A warm cup of tea. A walk down the block. A deep breath without pain. Laughter with my daughters. A moment with My Peace. That’s everything.

💫 Healing gets better with age — if you let it.

Because healing is a choice. And with age comes the sacred permission to let go of what hurt you… and step fully into what nurtures you.

So, what gets better with age?

I do.

And that’s a gift I now receive with grace.

Lady Flava aka Susan K

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