[ ::: ♥Keep_Mailing♥ ::: ]™ 21 RULES FOR THE GOOD OLD AGE

Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.

Some of us have reached our golden years, and some of us have not. 

But these suggestions should be read by everyone. They have been collected

 from many a senior, each with his or her own piece of advice. Some you know,

 some may surprise you, and some will remind you of what's important. 

So read well, share with your loved ones, and have a great day and a great life!

1. it's time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. 

Don't just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices

you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a 

son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard earned capital.

2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and 

grandchildren, and don't feel bad spending your money on yourself. 

You've taken care of them for many years, and you've taught them what they could.

3. Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. 

Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well and get your sleep. 

It's easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy.

4. Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. 

The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner.

5. Don't stress over the little things. You've already overcome so much

 in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but

 the important thing is the present.

6. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life,

 love your family, love your neighbor and remember: 

"A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection."

7. Be proud, both inside and out. Don't stop going to your hair salon or barber, 

do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the dentist, 

keep your perfumes and creams well stocked.

8. Don't lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your

 own sense of style. There's nothing worse than an older person

 trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters.

9. ALWAYS stay up-to-date. Read newspapers, watch the news. 

Go online and read what people are saying. Make sure you have an

 active email account and try to use some of those social networks.

10. Respect the younger generation and their opinions. 

They may not have the same ideals as you, but they are the future, and 

will take the world in their direction. Give advice, not criticism, and try to

 remind them of yesterday's wisdom that still applies today.

11. Never use the phrase: "In my time". Your time is now. As long as

you're alive, you are part of this time. You may have been younger, 

but you are still you now, having fun and enjoying life.

12. Some people embrace their golden years, while others become 

bitter and surly. Life is too short to waste your days on the latter. Spend 

your time with positive, cheerful people, it'll rub off on you and your days

 will seem that much better. Spending your time with bitter people will

 make you older and harder to be around.

13. Do not surrender to the temptation of living with your children or

 grandchildren (if you have a financial choice, that is). Sure, being 

surrounded by family sounds great, but we all need our privacy.

14. Don't abandon your hobbies. If you don't have any, make new ones. 

You can travel, hike, cook, read, and dance. You can grow a garden, play cards,

 checkers, chess, dominoes, and golf. You can paint or 

use computer to connect with social groups.

15. Even if you don't feel like it, try to accept invitations, 

Baptisms, graduations, birthdays, weddings, conferences. Try to go. 

Get out of the house; meet people you haven't seen in a while.

16. Be a conversationalist. Talk less and listen more. Some people go

 on and on about the past, not caring if their listeners are really interested.

 That's a great way of reducing their desire to speak with you. Listen first and

 answer questions, but don't go off into long stories unless asked to. 

Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize

 too much unless you really need to.

17. Pain and discomfort go hand in hand with getting older. 

Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the cycle of

 life we're all going through.

18. If you've been offended by someone - forgive them. 

If you've offended someone - apologize.

19. If you have a strong belief, savor it. But don't waste your time 

trying to convince others. They will make their own 

choices no matter what you tell them,

20. Laugh. Laugh A LOT. Laugh at everything. Remember, you are one

 of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one. 

Many never get to this age.

21. Take no notice of what others say about you and even less notice

 of what they might be thinking. They'll do it anyway, and you should have

 pride in yourself and what you've achieved. Let them talk and don't worry.

 They have no idea about your history, your memories and the life you've lived so far.

 There's still much to be written, so get busy writing and don't waste time thinking

 about what others might think. Now is the time to be at rest, at 

peace and as happy as you can be!

AND REMEMBER: "Life is too short not to sing, dance, and live happy".

Always Tell Friends and Family Members ..…I love you.

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