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I asked
a friend who has crossed 70 and is heading towards 80 what sort of changes
she is feeling in herself? She sent me the following:
1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my
children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.
2 I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not
rest on my shoulders.
3 I have stopped bargaining with vegetable and fruit
vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the
poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.
4 I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring
a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.
5 I stopped telling the elderly that they've already
narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane
& relive their past.
6 I have learned 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 a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a
small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down,
just say "Thank You.”
8 I have learned 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 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 it's 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 learned 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. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy
at any time, just choose to be!
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