Things you are never told about old age
It is the beginning of the golden period of one's life
Old age comes to all. Unlike the cycle of happy days and sad days, old age doesn't have on/ off phases. Once it comes, it stays forever for good. Contrary to what many believe, old age is the beginning of that phase of life where you have already seen everything. It is the beginning of the golden period of one's life where many things have already been known and seen.
It is the best part
"Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses." Maggie Kuhn
Old age is always associated with diseases, illness, poor health and many other such biological complications. One should never believe in these myths. A human body's susceptibility to diseases depends on its immunity and its agility. Though there are age specific diseases, they can always be avoided with a healthy lifestyle. There are many examples of old people living a life better than most youngsters.
This is not where you need to slow down
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." George Bernard Shaw
Rightly said! If the body keeps going forward, nothing can stop it. Often old people are told to rest or slow down. The physical capacity of a person doesn't depend on the age, it depends on the will power of the person. Do not coerce yourself to just sit down because you have crossed a certain age.
Age does not bring you immobility, it gives you experience to keep going forward.
You can pick a new habit
"Age is not a particularly interesting subject. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is live long enough." Groucho Marx
It is never too late to learn something new. When you reach an age where you feel you have time for yourself, just sit and think about what you missed doing the most during early years. Due to the burden of worldly matters people often skip pursuing their passion, so old age is the right time to do it.
These days, you can learn a gamut of things just by sitting in your living room. Or if you are a social person and love making friends, just step outside, make friends and learn a thing or two.
Do not fear, fear
"For age is opportunity no less than youth itself, though in another dress, And as the evening twilight fades away The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day." Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Many people restrict themselves from undertaking adventurous pursuits with the fear that old age and old body will not be able to cope with it. While courage and fear both live in the mind, it is how the person deals with them matters the most. Old age does not mean you need to cut off your activity just because some other old fellow could not pursue it. Stand apart, set an example for others.
Challenge your body to something exciting. Remember, if the mind accepts it, nothing can defeat it.
Body may undergo changes
"To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent - that is to triumph over old age." Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
This happens during every passing year. Body grows, and keeps growing as long as we fuel it properly with healthy nutritious foods and drinks. Likewise, old age will also bring in certain changes in the body but that should not be a reason to worry. Proper exercise, good food and sufficient water will help the body recuperate to the changes it undergoes.
Monitor yourself and get yourself checked by an expert regularly.