10 Important Mantras for Aging Gracefully
Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and
security-wise, after 60 years of age, believing diminishing importance
is given to them and their opinions. However, it need not be so, if only
we understand the basic principles of life and follow them.
Here are ten mantras to help you age
gracefully, to make life after retirement more pleasant, to enjoy and
treasure the elder years of wisdom and intelligence.
1. Never say 'I am too old'
There are three ages, chronological,
biological, and psychological. The first is calculated based on our date
of birth; the second is determined by 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 a good diet, exercise, and a
cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and optimistic way of 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. Take out health care insurance
coverage.
3. Money is important
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 throughout, and it is time you enjoyed a harmonious
life with your spouse. If your children are grateful, they should take
care of you. But never take that for granted.
4. Relaxation and recreation
The most relaxing and refreshing forces are
a healthy and religious attitude, good sleep, music, and laughter. Have
faith in your religion, learn to sleep well, love good music, and see
the fun side of life.
5. Time is precious
It's 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 paid check. 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.
7. Enlightened selfishness
We are all basically self-interested.
Whatever we do, we naturally 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 for
others, without expecting anything in return but the warm glow we get,
which in the end, is what we really want.
8. Forgive, then Forget
Don't be bothered too much by others'
mistakes. It is certainly hard in the heat of the moment to turn the
other cheek, but, for the sake of our own health and happiness, let us
forgive and forget as soon as we can. Otherwise, we will only be
increasing our blood pressure.
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 their 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 that no
one is able to die for you; though they may painfully mourn for some
time. Time heals everything and they will carry on. Remember, no one
leaves this world alive.