22 September 2021
Dear Sushila
Did you know that 20 September is a Day of Respect for the Aged? It was put forth by The United Nations to commemorate the community of old people and not to forget that it was their sweat and toils that built up our nations. I consider myself senior-senior, not quite aged yet - but getting there. I once saw a video clip where they interview seven centenarians and asked their opinions on certain topics. One question I remember vividly is this: "What advice would you give to the youths of today?" and their answers were:
1) Do your best you can. Don't feel that perfection is necessary, just do your best.
2) Listen to your heart because only the heart will know what is right or wrong.
3) Love yourself
4) Eat for nutrition, not for taste.
5) Do what you need to do, not what you want to do.
6) Don't be too impatient. Just keep on working.
7) Have will power, because once you have the will, you can achieve anything.
Age-old wisdom, simple but profound, from people who have been through two world wars, the Great Depression, a number of economic crisis, and now the pandemic.
We learn from them resilience, strength, courage, tenacity, faith & hope to pull through adversities, to emerge the wiser. Yes, we are learning everyday with life's lessons.
How are you, Sushila? I hope you are well & fit and enjoying each new day. You deserve a good life. Don't let age be a barrier of what you want to do. Never say "I'm too old for this...or that". Go for daily walks. You can walk along the seashore of the great Indian Ocean where the Galle Hotel is, enjoy the vast expanse of the ocean, smell the sea air and feel the wind blowing ever so fresh on your face and hair! Don't worry about Covid because you are in open space.
I wish you good health, Sushila.
Cheers
Sylvia
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