When we talk about living a life with a partner, we often think of a young couple getting through the hard times.

They work together to grow in their lives so that one day they can sit in rocking chairs and watch their grandchildren plan in the grass. Today, older couples are living their best lives by travelling, being involved in Community centers, Senior Centers, the local YMCA and so much more. Gone are the days of growing old quietly and softly.

Seniors today are only limited by their own imagination. In this picture you see Donald and Margo, enjoying a drink in Key West for their 50th wedding anniversary.

Donald parachuted out of an airplane at 80 years old and both Donald and Margo have lived every moment as they should. Always ready for the next great adventure!

Meditation for Peace, Health & Happiness

Tips for getting started

The guided meditations that follow are designed to help with all of that. Before you begin, keep the following pointers in mind.

You don’t have to meditate for hours. Benefits appear pretty fast. In a study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology, participants who meditated just 25 minutes a day for three days reduced their levels of stress. That said, you will need to build up your own stamina. Aim for five minutes a day for two weeks and gradually work up to longer. Set the timer on your phone or follow a short meditation on an app.

When and where are up to you. “Morning could be good because it sets the stage for the rest of your day,” Salzberg says. “Some people meditate at night because it helps them sleep better. Think about what’s realistic for you. Back in the days when people were driving to work, someone told me they’d go to work early, then sit in the parking lot and meditate.”

Choose something specific to focus on. It can be your breath, a saying or “mantra” that you repeat, or something you can fix your gaze on. “If you’re anxious, pay attention to your feet because your feet are an anxiety-free zone,” suggests Jud Brewer, M.D., director of research and innovation at the Brown University Mindfulness Center and associate professor of psychiatry at Brown’s medical school.

Next, Brewer instructs to ask yourself simple questions about what you’re focusing on, such as “Which foot feels warmer … or tingly-er right now?” As he explains, it doesn’t matter at all