10 Commandments for aged people

For aged people like those who are retired from active service there are some tips which may be followed by them as 10 commandments to lead their life gracefullyCultivate some form of regular exercise -It keeps you healthy and refreshed.

• Never remain idle,make use of your time -A community always needs your wisdom, experience and capabilities.you can even start teaching children about geography, history,tradition,culture and civilisation,developing scientific temperament,and telling them stories from classics,epics,mythology and legends.The enjoyment is on both sides.
• Do something you enjoy doing for the sake of doing - You did not had time during your working years but now you can do things like writing, painting, gardening, music etc.
• Don't be a back seat driver of your children -Instead of constant interference and advice, give them freedom to use their discretion and choice.Remember your advice is valued and accepted only when it is needed and asked for.If you are very concerned about protecting them, act like the invisible safety net.The trapeze artistes of a circus do death-defying acrobatics,but remain oblivious to the net that is stretched tautly much below their line of vision to save them in case of any misjudgment.The net is totally self-effacing, and can hardly be called a participant, but it is very crucial for the entire act to unfold safely and smoothly.The net provides, almost unseen, a kind of security which initiates and propels them towards their achievements.Very often, involvement with or concern for a dear one prompts interference or meddlesome behaviour which at times becomes counterproductive as it can stifle and even extinguish the spirit of exuberance.
• Be generous in your behaviour, actions and thoughts - Younger generation see a wise and benign figure in you. Also remember that when you forgive someone, you do yourself a service.
• Avoid negative thinking - Many physical problems start in the mind. when we hold a grudge, it makes us sick, and harms us more than them.
• Don't be a grumbler - Look at what is good in a situation, instead of what is wrong. Some of us are eternal sad sacks, looking gloomy and spreading gloom.
• Be mitbhashi - Talk a little less than necessary.Don't keep harping on the past.
•  Present a pleasing personality - Smile a little more.It adds beauty to your face.
• Keep your turn out graceful - Look good and feel good; every age has its beauty and charm.There is nothing more beautiful than the sight of a well turned out grandmother or a grandfather'