Take time to serve others.
I have always found happiness, and a sense of well-being,
from volunteer service to others. For every hour that I have spent helping
others, I have received back two fold.
Take time for reflection.
When I take time for meditation and prayer each day, I find
that, the peace and calmness I receive, continues throughout the day. I am, by
nature, a busy type of person, rushing from one project to another. Meditation,
or quiet time, does not come easily for me. I am still a work in progress, but
I strongly believe in it.
Take time to realize
your dreams.
I have always wanted to be a writer, but throughout most of my
adult life, I have never felt I had enough time to sit at my desk and write. There
was always something else I needed to do. Now, in my senior years, I finally
feel free to take the time to write. I now write almost every day. Three days a
week I write posts for this blog I share with Jan, and two days I spend writing
for my blog, Ageless at 80. I am also co-writing a book with Jan. I have never
been happier. I wish I had spent at
least some time each day following my dream to be a writer.
Take time to spend with
a child.
For the last seven years, I have read to and mentored children.
This has been a priceless gift to me. I have found that there is nothing more
satisfying and helpful as talking to, or observing, children.
Take time to laugh with
good friends.
Laughter and friends have always been a part of my life. I read
that laughing and having social contacts will help to extend your life. I don’t
know for sure if that will extend my life, but I do know that, as an
octogenarian, I’m having a lot of fun.
By Lois Jamieson
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