Jane Fonda: Life's third act

www.ted.com Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy -- and these years aren't just a footnote or a pathology. At TEDxWomen, Jane Fonda asks how we can think about this new phase of our lives.
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[@carolynshaffer425]

Insightful, brilliant talk. Jane Fonda is the first person I've heard articulate clearly what I've been experiencing in my late 60s and early 70s and what my late husband and I experienced as a couple in our last years together. We turned those into our best, and not because life became easier. My husband was diagnosed with leukemia--the moderate form--8 months before his death and underwent chemotherapy for 6 months before that stopped working. He and I came more alive than ever

[@suhwelee]

Jane Fonda stole my lines and versed them much better than I. I thought that I was a genius when I figured out this 3rd acts - rebirth by myself at my 60th birthday without getting help from motivational guru such as Anthony Robins. I am so grateful in coming across her TED talk. It assures me that I am in the right direction on my journey in longevity revolution.

[@lifeshouldbehappytao4186]

It is so true about the age. Age now has a new meaning. I am enjoying myself at 54. I feel that I have not reached my potentials yet. There are so many things to do in life. The end of pursuit of happiness is to the day we die. Thank you Jane. BTW, I used to have my oil paintings displayed in a gallery next to your work out place in Beverly Hills. You have been my inspiration, so is your father. He is such a great actor. Best wishes.

[@bba12010]

Well worth hearing this, particularly about resetting neurological pathways to lift the spirit up, to heal sad pasts...
We have to understand how to live until we die... not an easy thing when the clock is ticking. But I have been inspired by some critically ill people and also from women who are in their nineties...people more vital and alive, more authentic than many younger ones..
As I approach my 70th year, I still need positive role models...so thankyou Jane Fonda!

[@candy8616]

I love this, makes so much sense and being a woman in my late fifties, makes so much sense

[@arlenevanoss3599]

I always watch this is my birthday month comes along! So inspiring and real.

[@jennifers2534]

Beautifully said! Love Jane!

[@bethechange52]

I always liked Jane Fonda! Thank you for such an insightful and wonderful talk at TED!!!

[@Fancylooks]

I am in my mid-forties and I am starting to think about some of this things. I is good to listen to her thoughts so clearly.

[@abrahamdong4897]

It is a touching speech I think. Thank you Fonda for your wise review of variant materials and your experience. This really resonates with me. The best gift of our humans is active thought, which means we can get well with our spirit world without the inference of others if we want to do.

[@debraejay]

This Ted Talk was superb! Thank you, Jane!

[@markalicki3108]

I read Jane Fonda My Life So Far. She is willing to share her life experiences most of which were extremely difficult in an effort to help others. I wish to say Thank you to her.

[@cindysoule]

She's fabulous, I've always thought so , even back in the 60's ! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@NextToNothing123]

This was a wonderful, inspiring talk. Thank you, Jane Fonda!

[@clairecharron2258]

Thank you Jane for the hope you give me. Love, Claire

[@serpilcr]

Thank you, love & light

[@carolynmugford4927]

Brilliant.. Jane you have verbalised what I have been feeling. Thank you so much❤

[@wendydavidson2538]

Fantastic. You speak for so many of us. Thank you!

[@karenryan78]

Thank you Jane !! ~♡

[@myolivelove]

BEYOND EXCELLENT, as in all things you do Jane.