21/06/2023
*25 RULES TO BE OLD AND HAPPY**
*01-* Don't get involved in your children's lives too much unless they invite you.
*02-* Do not interfere with the education of grandchildren unless your children ask of your opinion.
*03-* Love or at least tolerate your son-in-law and daughter-in-law, it was your son or daughter’s choice.
*04-* Never take sides or give your opinion on their marriage unless issues are brought before you and be fair to both sides.
*05-* Don't make yourself an elderly complainer.
*06-* Don't be an elderly person feeling sorry for yourself.
*07-* Don't complain or insult anyone around you. Exhaust all avenues to correct wrongdoing in your home.
*08-* Have plans for the future. But don’t stress yourself too much, sleep well. Drink a lot of water during the day.
*09-* Don't talk about illnesses. By complaining always. Rest assured, nobody wants to know. But you will be fine at all cost.
*10-* No matter how much you earn, save a portion every month.
*11-* Don't procrastinate, the elderly don't deserve this. Attend to important family issues promptly and urgently.
*12-* Have a health plan or save money for medical expenses.
*13-* Save money for urgent needs it’s not worth bothering others with borrowing money.
*14-* Don't leave "problems" for your children. Like lands litigation or lawsuits or debts.
*15-* Don't stay too connected to the news of politics, *after all, you won't solve anything anyway*.
*16-* Watch TV for fun or education not to be stressed. Listen to gospel music and songs to uplift your spirit.
*17-* If you like, have a pet to keep you occupied.
*18-* When you get up: walk, cook, sew, garden, but don't stand still and wait for death.
*19-* Be as clean and smelling good old man/woman. Put on nice clothes if you’re appearing in church or in public.
*20-* Have joy for being old, be proud of yourself and who you are.
*21-* Have a house where everyone wants to go and not stay away. That just depends on you. Be a welcoming person always.
*22-* Use age and good memories as a bridge to the future and never a ladder to the past.
*23-* Remember: it's better to leave good memories than regrets.
*24-* Have fun. Smile and make others smile. A smile makes anyone's day better.
Finally,
*25-* Don't leave what pleases you for tomorrow, it might be too late! Let your yes be yes always, be trustworthy always.
*BE HAPPY! DONT GET ANGRY OR USE ANGRY WORDS•
*HUGS!*
🤔 Forward to another elderly person or group of them.
Above all as much as possible be at peace with yourself, your family, your children and all around you .
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