As humans, we all have one thing that we inherit. That is death. From birth to the end of life, man goes through different stages of life. That is infancy, childhood, youth, middle age, and old age. In general, most people do not like to grow old. When we say old age, many people think of it as a time of many diseases, they cannot do anything on their own, and there is no such thing as fun. But it depends on your perspective. Physical infirmities occur with age. But some important things come with the maturity that comes with getting older. Let’s talk about the value of your elderly life in this article.
1. A wealth of experience.
A person grows old with many experiences. It can be life experiences, professional experiences, or both. With this abundance of experience, a person can develop a broad imagination. This is called crystallized intelligence. One example is that some people are engaged in the consulting services of various companies even after they retire from work. Another example is that some books written by retired people describing their life experiences and professional experiences are highly rated. So you can use this abundance of experience to earn money as well as for social welfare.
2. Special facilities and services for elderly persons.
In most developed countries, the elderly are treated with great respect. In such societies, special facilities and services have been created for the elderly. One example of this is senior citizen accounts in banks. Senior citizens get special benefits from such bank accounts. Also, some organizations that provide goods and services give special benefits to senior citizens. So you can take advantage of such special privileges.
3. A creative career that brings you happiness
Getting old usually means getting close to retirement. That idea is OK. After many years of work or business, people are looking for a rest after retirement. But some people like to work even after retirement. Such a person can start a second career in his or her old age. That means it is not a job or business aimed at making money. A creative profession that gives self-satisfaction. For example, it can be writing books. With the advancement of technology, some people are now running their own blog sites.
You can engage in any profession that brings happiness, fun, and benefits to you and society. As the first point of this article, we talked about the abundance of experience. The abundance of experiences can be useful for you to start your second career. We live in a money-driven society. In this competitive society, many people lead hectic lives. But you are not engaged in a profession to make money. Your primary goal is mental happiness. So, you can be creative in your career without any worries.
4. Working to make your dreams come true.
Everyone has targets and dreams in their life. However, some people fail to fulfill their targets and dreams throughout their lives due to postponing working towards their goals. But if you plan your elderly life properly, you may be able to achieve some of your goals. It is difficult to talk about this precisely because dreams and goals in life vary from person to person. But I will tell you a method to identify your dreams and goals in life. Imagine that your life will end in the next 24 hours. That means you will die. If so, what things do you regret the most that you could not do? Think about this carefully and take notes. Those are your goals in life. So, having identified those goals correctly, you can start working towards them right now.
5. Gaining a better understanding of the world and life.
Everyone has targets and dreams in their life. However, some people are unable to fulfill their targets and dreams throughout their lives due to postponing working towards their goals. But if you plan your elderly life properly, you may be able to achieve some of your goals. This may vary according to the religious beliefs of different people. But in general, every person gets this understanding more or less with age. Through this understanding, you will be able to look at life from a new perspective. I am talking about developing the spiritual side of your life. You may be a religious person or a non-religious person. No matter what kind of person you are, it is not an obstacle to increasing virtues or improving the mind. If you can, study the deep teachings of your religion with a neutral mind. Also, I suggest you, if you can, study the meditation methods mentioned in the Eastern knowledge systems. It will help you to gain peace of mind.