Sep 11 2012: It can change anytime, Kyle. Around the next corner may be the experience that changes it for you. For me it was cancer diagnosed 3 mos post partum that made me see life can be very nasty! Still, another experience may be coming that will give me my positive outlook back!
Sep 11 2012: Goodness. There will have to be a lot more developments before we can live so long. Having been diagnosed with cancer in my 30s has changed my mind about wanting to live for a long time. The longer you live, the more opportunity there is to experience shocking tragedies in yourself, or those you love. I realize there is also more time to have wonderful experiences, but the unexpected tragedies would build up and can take years to recover from, interfering with the ability to have positive experiences.
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