HOW TO REMAIN YOUNG FOREVER
A delightful Anti-Aging Formula
Zest for Living and Passion for Learning
By
VIKRAM KARVE
There are a number of retired senior citizens in the colony where I live in Pune.
Zest for Living and Passion for Learning
By
VIKRAM KARVE
There are a number of retired senior citizens in the colony where I live in Pune.
Yes, there are still large numbers of pensioners living all over Pune though Pune is no longer a pensioners’ paradise.
I have noticed one intriguing thing.
I have noticed one intriguing thing.
Though most are of these persons are of the same chronological age, some are “young” and some are “old”...
Further observation of various "young" and "old" senior citizens around me reveals the anti aging formula for remaining young:
Further observation of various "young" and "old" senior citizens around me reveals the anti aging formula for remaining young:
Zest for Living and Passion for Learning is the best anti-aging recipe that keeps you young forever.
This is the true elixir of life.
Look around you and you will see what I mean.
There are many oldie-goldies who are living life to the fullest and are always eager to learn new things and there are also others who have no “juice” left in them as they have lost the spirit to enjoy learning with enthusiasm and relish the pleasures of life to their utmost.
I know a “young” senior citizen who, after retirement, started learning classical music from the scratch, enjoyed studying for 10 years till he completed his sangeet alankar, living life to the fullest in true epicurean style – good food, music, concerts, plays, movies, travel, picnics, swimming, trekking, playing with his dogs, social work, you name it – he did it ... and with the advent of internet he is enjoying moments exploring the mysteries of the web, learning new things and latest technologies, actively blogging with passionate fervour, and with gusto doing all sorts of learning activites, creative writing, surfing, social networking, making virtual friends, teaching music – for him variety is the spice of life. He lives a delightfully active life, loves the company of youngsters and has the enthusiasm and energy of a child – and though in his late seventies he is “younger” than even those chronologically many years his junior and it is his zest for life and passion for knowledge that keeps him healthy, happy and youthful.
Remember you are as old as you feel, not as old as you look, nor as "old" as your chronologically age says you are.
I know a “young” senior citizen who, after retirement, started learning classical music from the scratch, enjoyed studying for 10 years till he completed his sangeet alankar, living life to the fullest in true epicurean style – good food, music, concerts, plays, movies, travel, picnics, swimming, trekking, playing with his dogs, social work, you name it – he did it ... and with the advent of internet he is enjoying moments exploring the mysteries of the web, learning new things and latest technologies, actively blogging with passionate fervour, and with gusto doing all sorts of learning activites, creative writing, surfing, social networking, making virtual friends, teaching music – for him variety is the spice of life. He lives a delightfully active life, loves the company of youngsters and has the enthusiasm and energy of a child – and though in his late seventies he is “younger” than even those chronologically many years his junior and it is his zest for life and passion for knowledge that keeps him healthy, happy and youthful.
Remember you are as old as you feel, not as old as you look, nor as "old" as your chronologically age says you are.
It is in your hands to forever remain a "young" senior citizen.
Here is a quote from Mahatma Gandhi:
Live as if you are going to die tomorrow
Learn as if you are going to live forever.
It is breathtakingly simple to remain young forever, Dear Reader.
Here is a quote from Mahatma Gandhi:
Live as if you are going to die tomorrow
Learn as if you are going to live forever.
It is breathtakingly simple to remain young forever, Dear Reader.
It is all in the mind. Forget your chronological age.
Spend time in the company of young happy people who are enjoying life in the present rather than make yourself miserable in the company of pessimistic, gloomy, cynical old fogies living in the past and carping and complaining about the present and worried about the future. That's why I love to teach as I enjoy the company of cheerful motivated young students and this keeps me young and enthisuastic too.
Another useful anti-aging technique is to get a pet dog and enjoy playing with your dog. Pet parenting and your pet dog's antics and will keep you happily occupied, cheerful and healthy, besides ensuring regular exercise as your pet dog will ensure you take him out on walks at least twice a day. There is nothing more joyful than playing with your dog and talking to him.
Rediscover your childlike enthusiasm.
Start living it up every day doing whatever you like with zest and passion to learn new things like blogging, social networking, making real friends and virtual friends with common interests and passions, exploring the mysteries internet and enjoying the benefits of information technology. Yes, keeping oneself uptodate and abreast of the latest technologies keeps one mentally stimulated. Use technology effectively to keep young.
Re-discover your romantic mischievous side, have fun and discover the beauty and romance of life. Try to have a positive attitude and optimistic temperament and keep learning new things and nurture your creative interests, hobbies, exercise, play, travel, eat out, see movies, have a ball... All you’ve got to do is to have a zest for living and passion for learning.
First thing in the morning, the moment you get up, recite your new art of living motto:
“Live as if you are going to die tomorrow, learn as if you are going to live forever. Have a Zest for Living and a Passion for Learning.”
Dear Reader, here's wishing you eternal youth - may you remain young forever.
So Cheer Up and Live it Up...!!!
VIKRAM KARVE
Copyright © Vikram Karve 2010
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VIKRAM KARVE educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU, The Lawrence School Lovedale, and Bishop's School Pune, is an Electronics and Communications Engineer by profession, a Human Resource Manager and Trainer by occupation, a Teacher by vocation, a Creative Writer by inclination and a Foodie by passion. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories and creative non-fiction articles in magazines and journals for many years before the advent of blogging. His delicious foodie blogs have been compiled in a book "Appetite for a Stroll". Vikram lives in Pune with his family and pet Doberman girl Sherry, with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.Vikram Karve Creative Writing Blog - http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com
Academic Journal Vikram Karve – http://karvediat.blogspot.com
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Email: vikramkarve@sify.com
Foodie Book: Appetite for a Stroll
http://books.sulekha.com/book/appetite-for-a-stroll/default.htm Foodie Book: Appetite for a Stroll
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