I turned sixty last year ie 2011. I dont feel old, rather I feel young at heart and am still as enthusiastic about most matters as I have been over the years. Infact,I am more determined now to ensure that I preserve my singing voice( God has blessed me with a good voice ) than I ever was before. I used to take my singing prowess for granted!!!!.I am also very concerned about keeping good health and being mobile and agile. I take pains to see laziness doesnt creep in innocuously. That can be physically crippling in the long run.. It was so apt that my daughter bought me Shoba De's book about turning sixty and living a full life.
What I intend to write about today is not any of the above mentioned matters...I am surprised about my slow transformation into a more mellow, chatened and forgiving person..I confess I wasnt much of a forgiver.when slighted or hurt.Today I feel sympathy for those who hurt me , slight me or is rude to me.Why is this happening? I thought about it deeply this evening when I was strolling in the terrace after saying my prayers. I attribute this slow transformation to Divine grace, the power of prayer to change attitudes and also my age. Every single day we live beyond sixty is a boon. Therefore they are not to be wasted in vengeful, angry feelings. This decade after 60 makes one think a lot about the purpose of one's life and what one wants to achieve before one passes off.. Then the whole futility of illfeelings gets magnifies and one realises that peace , calm and happiness is experienced if one accepts every act with resignation and detachment. I still get quite furious when my mather chastises me or gives me advice to be pleasant to all even when i dont feel so towards them. Nevertheless, I want to try and overcome my petty drawbacks,surmount my weaknesses and live the rest of my life a better person.
Here is how I want to do it..1. Try my best not to talk about anyone unnecessarily and never ill of anyone.
2.Not to interfer in anyone's affair, or proffer advice unless asked for it.3. Pray more every day so that I get God's grace and support. 4.Eat less, Sleep soundly, exercise ,walk, daily..5.Think like a child.6. Don't read between lines and dont dissect words spoken.
I feel lonely when i dont have conversations with people. ..I understand now that people are all busy and dont have time.. Lerts face it...its a dynamic and busy world.. If I can some of these in the next one month I shall write a continuation to this blog with updates. Wish me luck, followers of mine....
What I intend to write about today is not any of the above mentioned matters...I am surprised about my slow transformation into a more mellow, chatened and forgiving person..I confess I wasnt much of a forgiver.when slighted or hurt.Today I feel sympathy for those who hurt me , slight me or is rude to me.Why is this happening? I thought about it deeply this evening when I was strolling in the terrace after saying my prayers. I attribute this slow transformation to Divine grace, the power of prayer to change attitudes and also my age. Every single day we live beyond sixty is a boon. Therefore they are not to be wasted in vengeful, angry feelings. This decade after 60 makes one think a lot about the purpose of one's life and what one wants to achieve before one passes off.. Then the whole futility of illfeelings gets magnifies and one realises that peace , calm and happiness is experienced if one accepts every act with resignation and detachment. I still get quite furious when my mather chastises me or gives me advice to be pleasant to all even when i dont feel so towards them. Nevertheless, I want to try and overcome my petty drawbacks,surmount my weaknesses and live the rest of my life a better person.
Here is how I want to do it..1. Try my best not to talk about anyone unnecessarily and never ill of anyone.
2.Not to interfer in anyone's affair, or proffer advice unless asked for it.3. Pray more every day so that I get God's grace and support. 4.Eat less, Sleep soundly, exercise ,walk, daily..5.Think like a child.6. Don't read between lines and dont dissect words spoken.
I feel lonely when i dont have conversations with people. ..I understand now that people are all busy and dont have time.. Lerts face it...its a dynamic and busy world.. If I can some of these in the next one month I shall write a continuation to this blog with updates. Wish me luck, followers of mine....
