We all have to face our limitations bravely, being kind to ourselves while doing it...its ok to do what you can, and its ok to not do if you cant.. Accept your limitations.. Happy Birthday!!
I am in my late 50.s just do stuff a a slower pace knowing your limits helps alot.
I find we all overdo when we have "good" days.The thing is, pain is a good teacher. After so many times, I learned to pick my battles. I know it's going to hurt so I figure how important is it to me to do it all right now. If it's very then I do it knowing I will suffer a few days. It sounds easy but after months or yrs. you finally get it.
we all have to face our own mortality at some point. I didn't face mine until I was almost 50 yrs old. I still over do things sometimes but that's the price that we all have to pay.
John, If I knew the answer to your question I would have been able to save my son many accidents and injuries. I did not feel all the suffering he went through with all the motor bike accidents was worth it all.