Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 50/60 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, make life after retirement
pleasant, enjoy and treasure the elders years of wisdom and intelligence at
its best.
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, make life after retirement
pleasant, enjoy and treasure the elders years of wisdom and intelligence at
its best.
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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 and the third is how old you feel you 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. *
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 and the third is how old you feel you 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 kids and kin, *taking care of yourself and 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 cover.
If you really love your kids and kin, *taking care of yourself and 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 cover.
*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.*
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.
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. *
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. *
*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 the dance*. Change has brought about many
pleasant things. We should be happy that our children are blessed.
We should accept change — it is inevitable. *The only way to make sense
out of change is to join 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 happiness we derive by
doing *good to others, without expecting anything in return*.
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 happiness we derive by
doing *good to others, without expecting anything in return*.
*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 BP.
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 BP.
*9.* Everything has a reason. A purpose:
*Take life as it comes*. Accept yourself as you are and also accept others
for what they are. Everybody is unique and right in his own way.
*Take life as it comes*. Accept yourself as you are and also accept others
for what they are. Everybody is unique and right in his own way.
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
carry on.
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