WOULD YOU LIKE TO FEEL TWENTY-ELEVEN? by Terry L. Sumerlin

Several years ago, while speaking in Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to hear the Righteous Brothers. It was an unforgettable experience. Not only did they bring the house down with one standing ovation after another. They brought back memory after memory.

Most were surprised to learn that they sang together for over 40 years, and that their song “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” has been played the most of any song in radio history. Not bad for a couple of “old guys.”

The “old guys,” had an interesting way of stating their age. They said they were “fifty-eleven.” However, anyone who heard them would say they could just as easily have been “twenty-eleven.” They were truly an inspiration to anyone past middle age. And for me, at “forty-fifteen,” they are cause for rethinking the matter of what keeps a person youthful.

It would seem, as illustrated with the Righteous Brothers, part of youthfulness has to do with activity that makes you feel young. This doesn’t mean doing something that is dangerous or unhealthy. But, it does mean that we should not be unnecessarily restricted by age. There was a time when putting on the protective catcher’s gear and catching my son’s 90 mph fastball made me feel young. For you it might be another activity. Yet, neither of us should allow artificial age requirements to deprive us of youthful enjoyments.

Something else that makes me feel like “twenty-eleven” is taking a greater interest in my health. This involves two decisions.

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BIO:

Terry L. Sumerlin, known as the Barber-osopher, is the author of "Barber-osophy," is a columnist for the San Antonio Business Journal and speaks nationally as a humorist/motivational speaker. For keynotes or his BARBER-OSOPHY books call 1 800 329-3381.

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