I retired eight years before. I have a lot of friends including my seniors who are retired. Even those who were vibrant and dynamic in their official service tend to become unhappy or stressful to different reasons and situations. Our retirement was at the age of fifty five and in a pretty good health condition. But most of the retirees directly enter into a relaxed mood and rest life. They unknowingly or knowingly get away from entertainments and get together parties by finding out excuses of doctor's appointment, taking care of grandkids or grown up children. Gradually they will get cut out from the invitee list of friends and colleagues due to their absence in functions.
This situation normally happens slowly and will get completed in a decade when we are sixty five. By the time our grandkids might have turned to stand on their own feet and children busily engaged with their family, official and social tie ups. We will be in a lonely situation without any social connections. This a serious and critical situation where an individual become unhappy and sleepless.
This is junction where the minor ailments wake up to wrap us and make us helpless and agitated which leads to conflict and distressed both within and outside. They will easily get into a negative attitude and mind set loosing trust, faith and belief in all the things around, incidents and happenings. They find fault with each and everything, where nobody can help them. Easily they become sick and they trust on medicines and doctor's appointments.
We have to keep up 'outward orientation' instead of 'inward orientation' that leaves us isolated.
Find your own time daily and do some personal exercise/yoga and meditation/ favourite sports/passions.
Be systematic and disciplined in celebrating traditions with family and friends.
Manage bank accounts on your own to lead a satisfied and happy life.
Retirement is the greatest time of self discovery. Plan for it wisely to lead a peaceful life without disturbing others. Get ready to do some favourite or some new things to live with enthusiasm. Start your spiritual journey if not yet, or other wise strengthen your spiritual path. It will help to face life as it comes and helps to live fearless. Instead of the fear of coming to an end in your life, practice to appreciate each and everyday with gratitude for the nice little things we are enjoying.
Finally the path to peace in our twilight years are in our hands. Being in a spiritual and positive group helps one to find peace, provided that should be your like group. It will be the comfortable path if planned taking into consideration the way of your style and comforts. Peace is the ultimate aim in our life.
Very Good.I fully agree with you.
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