Growing old is a blessing, as it allows us to rediscover the beauty of life every day. Without the pressure to perform that comes with youth and the numerous obligations of middle age, the second half of life invites us to be filled with gratitude, but above all, with anticipation. Curiosity about what lies ahead, joy in what is possible, and a good dose of humor protect us from bad moods and enable us to fully seize the opportunities of this time. So that we can wholeheartedly say: Growing old is a blessing. Featuring texts by Rose Ausländer, Doris Bewernitz, Ulla Hahn, Jörn Heller, Hermann Hesse, Mascha Kaléko, Inge Müller, Erika Pluhar, Eugen Roth, and many others.