A facebook share

I did not write this but after reaching 70 about a month ago, it describes my perspective on life, exactly. It took nearly a lifetime to learn to see things in that way.


"I asked a friend who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following:



1. After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.


2. I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.


3. I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.


4. I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.


5. I stopped telling the elderly that they've already told that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane & relive their past.


6. I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.


7. I give compliments freely & generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You.”


8. I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.


9. I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.


10. I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat & neither am I in any race.


11. I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.


12. I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone.


13. I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last.


14. I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be!


Replies

Community LeaderMid
Mid

Happy Belated Birthday! Here's to loving yourself, just as you are! I'm learning that as well. These past three years have been a real roller coaster ride in challenges - so here's to more adventures, lots of laughter, smiles, grins, and silly moments to ease the tension!
CaliforniaItalianlover
CaliforniaItalianlover

Happy Birthday!!!!!

You have such a great attitude on everything you wrote.

Enjoy life!!!!

Hugs xo
billwfriend
billwfriend

thanks bob you are bit older than me.....but that does not mean you are old.....happy belated birthday
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD

Happy belated birthday!!

Wonderful words of wisdom

I feel some of this myself and it's come with age

Thank you for sharing them..xo
Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary

Happy Birthday, my friend. hugs. wow that is so true. Thank you for sharing.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine

Thankyou Mid!
Thankyou CaliforniaItalianlover!
Thankyou Bill!
Thankyou Sun!
Thankyou Atpeacemary!
Thankyou Kiwasicu!
Thankyou Barry!
Thankyou Gonefornow!
Kiwasicu
Kiwasicu

Happy Birthday!
Barry
Barry

This rings a lot of bells for me too.. Happy Birthday Bob!
Gonefornow
Gonefornow

Thanks for sharing! Great words to follow. Happy 70 years young!!!
MelT2020
MelT2020

I am over a week late on wishing you a wonderful year ahead!!! Thanks for sharing these beautiful words of wisdom. xoxo
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine

Awww Thankyou Mel!