The woman is 80 years old, meaning that she has experienced a lot of things in her life. She has been a child, young person, a member of a family, a worker, happy, sad and old. She has learnt a lot in these all these years. There have been some rough times in her life, but she’s learned something at every turn. She now knows the life of a peaceful and simple life. She’s learnt the lesson of time. Youthfully, she thought that she had a long life ahead. With the years she learnt that time was swift. She developed an understanding of each day of the week.
Learned In 80 Years
She has also learnt after 80 years how to take care of her health. A number of things are easier to do when the body is healthy. As she grew she was taught the need for good food, a good rest, a little exercise and good care. She has come to understand the importance of wealth and achievement but it is not as important as being well. She has also got the capability of accepting change. Life isn’t always neat and tidy. Situations, people and places change.
However, change sometimes can be difficult at first. It was going on in the minutes and with every minute, she found out that it is change that brings her peace. She realizes that it’s not healthy to think of the past. Among the other things she has learned is that it’s very important to be kind in life. Now she understands the power of the word of kindness and gentle words. She tries to treat people with respect each as they are challenged. She has also developed the skill to not judge people too rapidly.
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She has learned that in life she will make mistakes at times. She has come across many choices in her lengthy life. Some were good and some were bad. All those times she failed are no longer a source of regret for her. She is aware that not everything is going to happen the way she wants it to. She has learnt to be kind to herself and to get on with her life. The woman has also become familiar with the secret of happiness: little things. The inner peace, health, love among people, simple living can make great happiness.
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She has discovered that family is an integral part of life. However, with time it is essential that care and love is given, even if they are too busy, they may move away, or age. She knows that relationships take patience, respect and forgiveness to be strong. 80 years have passed and she knows that things aren’t necessarily sunshine and flowers for her. Good days and tough days will be there. Starts and Stops. In all her search she is strong, patient, loving and thankful. Very old, she is wise, a day of good things is today.
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