- Even the not-so-young people around start addressing you as Uncle/Auntie.
- You start receiving less greeting cards on new year, birthday, wedding anniversary.
- You start earning less in case of professionals and start getting pensions if retired from such a job.
- One starts counting balances and investments that can give returns.
- Diseases of old-age like blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, amnesia start showing their power. Certain serious illnesses like cancer, paralysis and heart problems start troubling.
- You start receiving concessions in railway ticket, state transport fare and air tickets.
- Younger people may start offering a seat at public places out of respect or pity. You may be allowed to go ahead in 'Q's and if needed they may support you.
- You start feeling a new phase of life has begun, where you have to start compromising and adjusting in place of ruling and dominating as in the past.
- Senior citizen clubs and old-age homes start waiting for your welcome.
- Evening meetings of elderly at temples, garden and railway stations await, honouring them with your regular presence to share your pleasures and sorrows.
Well, the story can continue, but then I will stop here for your comments and sharing if any.
My Fathers take on it, 1. Enjoy playing with grand children, 2.Feel proud abt ur son/daughter's success, 3.Rejoice the past and enjoy the still going respect in society ... Etc just a few of them.
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DeleteI agree.I liked your thoughts.I will write more. Be in touch.
Thnx uncle, I agree with wat u wrote as well, just wrote the positive aspect of growing 60, well still wat remains true is life moves on...
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