FW: Life after 60 is in your hands
paresh
Subject: Life after 60 is in your hands
Dear
Friends
Came across an interesting article in The Hindu - forwarding same. Hope you
will enjoy and enrich.
Life after 60 is in your hands !!
Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 60 years of age,
owing to the diminishing importance given to them and their opinions. But, it
need not be so, if only we understand the basic principles of life and follow
them scrupulously. Here are ten mantras to age gracefully and make life after
retirement pleasant.
1. Never say I am aged:
There are three ages, chronological, biological, and psychological. The first
is calculated based on our date of birth; the second is determined by the
health conditions; the third is how old we feel we are. While we don't have
control over the first, we can take care of our health with good diet, exercise
and a cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and optimistic thinking can
reverse the third age.
2. Health is wealth:
If you really love your kith and kin, taking care of your health should be your
priority. Thus, you will not be a burden to them. Have an annual health
check-up and take the prescribed medicines regularly. Do take health insurance
coverage.
3. Money is important: Money
is essential for meeting the basic necessities of life, keeping good health and
earning family respect and security. Don't spend beyond your means even for
your children. You have lived for them all through and it is time you enjoyed a
harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and they take
care of you, you are blessed. But, never take it for granted.
4. Relaxation and recreation: The most relaxing and recreating forces
are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music and laughter. Have faith in
God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny side of life.
5. Time is precious:
It is almost like holding a horse's reins. When they are in your hands, you can
control them. Imagine that every day you are born again. Yesterday is a
cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is ready cash - use it
profitably. Live this moment; live it fully, now, in the present time
6. Change is the only permanent thing:
We should accept change - it is inevitable. The only way to make
sense out of change is to join in the dance. Change has brought about many
pleasant things. We should be happy that our children are blessed.
7. Enlightened selfishness: All
of us are basically selfish. Whatever we do, we expect something in return. We
should definitely be grateful to those who stood by us. But, our focus should
be on the internal satisfaction and the happiness we derive by doing good for
others, without expecting anything in return. Perform a random act of kindness
daily.
8. Forget and forgive:
Don't be bothered too much about others' mistakes. We are not spiritual enough
to show our other cheek when we are slapped in one. But for the sake of our own
health and happiness, let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise, we will be
only increasing our blood pressure.
9. Everything has a purpose: Take life as it comes. Accept yourself as you
are and also accept others for what they are. Everybody is unique and is right
in his own way.
10. Overcome the fear of death:
We all know that one day we have to leave this world. Still we are afraid of
death. We think that our spouse and children will be unable to withstand our
loss. But the truth is no one is going to die for you; they may be depressed
for some time. Time heals everything and they will go on.
Viewpoint expressed in "The Hindu."
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regards
Paresh Raja