A subject we talked about during dinner of first day of the New Year is resolutions for 2009. The first thing that came to mind was striving for healthy lifestyle. This resolution was triggered by an earlier email from a friend on the subject of "Perks of reaching 50 and heading towards 70"
- Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember either.
- Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size.
- Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
Like what my doctor said," Eat not what you most want to eat but eat what you dislike to eat most". I know, this would be a challenge! No doubt, good health is a major concern after 50.
What next: Talk less and listen more.
There was always the urge to cut in before the other finishes his sentence. Making a conclusion before the full fact is known........
The Chinese sage was right in saying, "Words once uttered, four horses would not be able to chase them back" (translated literally).
That reminds me what are written in the Book :
"Take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires".
"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver".
2 comments:
Does the health resolution also include ensuring you chew your food 40 times before you swallow? ^_^
I do try to remind myself of that. But then, chewing 40 times is a time consuming business ! Hehe. Still, I will always try !
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