Life

Life is short, but it is beautiful

sometimes happy, sometimes sad

sometimes fun, sometimes crazy

sometimes exciting, sometimes boring

full of surprises, and of wonders 

many times a mystery, sometimes a fantasy

everyday challenges, often with changes 

somethings unknown, somethings yet to be shown

there is always hope, above our fears

it is giving and it is taking

at times made of hurts, full of tears

always confusing, but then reassuring

that life can bring grace and bring us to safe

life is loving, life is caring 

life is amazing, life is a great 

life is ...you ... life is with loving people

life is prayers, life is blessed

always joyful, always wonderful 

life is just me...

Amazing, I love God !  ....and I love this Life!

How Far The Journey Is Or How Capable We Are?

Life can begin at 40/50/60/70, it is all in your hands!

Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 40/50/60 years of age owing to the diminishing importance given to them and their opinions. But it need not be so if only we understand the basic principles of life and follow them scrupulously. 

Here are ten mantras to age gracefully, make life after retirement pleasant, enjoy and treasure the elders years of wisdom and intelligence at its best.

1. Never say ‘I am aged': There are three ages, chronological, biological, and psychological. The first is calculated based on our date of birth; the second is determined by the 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 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. Do take health insurance cover.

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 all through and it is time you enjoyed a harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and they take care of you, you are blessed. But never take it for granted.

4. Relaxation and recreation: The most relaxing and recreating forces are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music, and laughter. Have faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny side of life.

5. Time is precious: It is 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 canceled cheque. 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: All of us are basically selfish. Whatever we do, we 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 to others, without expecting anything in return.

8. Forget and forgive: Don't be bothered too much about others' mistakes. We are not spiritual enough to show our other cheek when we are slapped in one. But for the sake of our own health and happiness, let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise, we will be only increasing our BP.

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 his 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 no one is going to die for you; they may be depressed for some time. Time heals everything and they will carry on.

Regardless How Far The Journey Is Or How Capable We Are, We Do Our Best To Reach Our Goal. 

This Is Perseverance At Its Best ...

—Anonymous