Dinsdag-denke

I asked one of my friends who has crossed 70 & is heading to 80 what sort of change he is feeling in him? He sent me the following very interesting lines, which  I would like to share with you ...

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

2) I just realised that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.

3) I now stopped bargaining with vegetables & fruits vendors. A few Rand more is not going to burn a hole in my pocket but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.

4) I pay the petrol attendant a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to his face. He is toiling much harder for a living than me

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

6)  I have learnt 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 mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me.

8) I have learnt 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 politics 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 its 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 learnt 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.

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