Life of Senior
Citizens
Everybody sails through the sea of time
span before reaching the shore of the Seniority in life. There may be the clouds of
rough weather hardships and struggles of testing time & also the stretches of
fair weather bliss of the happy moments. The circumstances of the journey enrich the
sailors with the new and innovative out looks as also the ways of essential moves to
maximize the benefit & minimize losses. The times of Success and Failures and own
ability to handle them, make for the valuable invisible asset called experience.
The nature teaches everyone the unwritten
different lessons of life & also tests the given understanding on various
occasions. Those who succeed with the individual technique become knowledge based
pillars of the family, social standings or be the masters of the norms and methods in
the pertinent fields. However, who all fail due to whatever are the reasons, get
rejected in the tough race of life. Such people face the misery of finding any
place where ever they may go or even in own house for that matter to their bad
luck.
More often than not, the seniors would have
gone through a lot to reach and accomplish the desired level of life style and
fulfill the wishes of the self and their near and dear ones. They may have sacrificed
not only self wishes but even the necessities of life to provide and help their
dependants to get comfortable happy life. It becomes the unbearable painful &
pathetic condition when they are disregarded or ignored by own people. They desire
and expect due respect with the needed support at the juncture of weak, tired or
probably sick part of their balance life. They are seeking the security and crave for
the care & concern for their feelings. But, they are treated like unwanted souls
of head aches & disturbance who are encroaching upon the others freedom of life.
It is really sad to see own children misbehaving & inflicting insults for no
genuine reasons. To top it up, many a times they do not even hesitate to drive them
out of the house or force them to live in old age homes.
Perhaps, youngsters do not bother to think
about the other side of the coin which may turn around likewise one day. If they do,
surely would fear the possibility of history getting repeated, when the juniors copy
& follow the same ways of treatments during their old age.
It is the thinking and the attitude make
for the bitter views on the subject matter. What is thought to be the interference
may in fact be the worry to save dependants from unforeseen future troubles. Any
difference of opinion can be resolved with tactful cool conversation. One should
think oneself to be lucky to have the benefit of rich experiences of the seniors
without efforts. The seniors are like seasoned batsmen to predict and play with any
move which novice can not imagine. The positive thinking & wisely thought over
actions can always save the hard feelings on both the sides & develop the harmony
with ease. When well wish comes in, welfare is bound to prevail and there can be
Win-Win situation on both the sides.
A word of caution for the seniors too, if
they happen to be self centered & dominating type. It is very necessary that they
learn to control anger, ego, imaginary fears and feeling of loneliness. Moreover,
they should also correct the nature of exercising authority by uttering abusive
language which will not only be detrimental for self but lead to loosing all the
respect in the family. They will not be able to command their position if they try to
impose any force on new and younger generations who are mostly short tempered,
impulsive & arrogant at times. Any talk of beneficial ways of life also will not
appeal, till they are convinced about the merits of the suggestions. A patient
hearing without prejudice & friendly tone may win the confidence & trust.
That point of time if their some wishes are gracefully accepted, it would promote
cordial feelings even if the out come turn to be unfruitful.
The seniors are thought to be useless
material and the seniority stage of life a curse to bear till can find the exit. This
negative thinking and out look is the joint contributory venture of self & others
in question. If one decides to declare the end of the inning before the actual end
and give up the enthusiasm of play, nothing can activate active stand of importance
and satisfaction of achievements. Basically, you are and you will be treated as one
with your own makings and adopted pattern of living. Everyone has been blessed with
some special expertise of varied degree of excel in the different fields of the task
options. One can select the suitable one & shine with the own contributions which
could be unique & of its kind to be creditable forever. There are innumerable
examples of exemplary seniors who became the source of inspiration & pioneer
guide of the success ways for others and even created the history.
It is wrong notion with many that on
crossing the age of 60 years, one should wind up all activities & completely
retire. They should better confine themselves in some religious things, take care of
household chores & look after grand children. However, there is no age bar for
taking up desired but unfulfilled activity of younger stage of life & try to
realize the cherished dreams. One can learn anything at any stage of life and master
it with efforts and devotion. One can also become useful with own initiative in
routine small household matters too and enjoy place of respect. The motto of "Nothing
is Impossible" with determination may make the magic wonders of accomplishments.
However, one can do things only per own
strength and spirit. The self capacity assessment has to be honest & logical to
save the disappointments and likely hurt of becoming the laughing stock. It is
important to take due care of health & adhere to healthy habits to safe guard
against any sickness & obviate the need for others help. It is also paramount
need to make proper financial plans of own earned assets of life, to ensure smooth
flow of income till end & avoid dependence or be at mercy on any one for any
necessities of life.
The Glory of the Senior Citizen none can
ever deny or deprive, when their worthy contribution display their values to the
world. At the same time that is also true that every one is not blessed with such
fortune. Still would be wise not to feel dejected with own fate & decide to
ensure precious gift of human life from becoming gloomy &
wasted.
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