Col Parmjit Singh
Most of us are now in the last quarter of our life. Time is fleeting. Time is fast changing. We know all time is moving fast forward and time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the years gone by. It seems just yesterday that I was young and embarking on my new life. Yet, in a way, it seems like years ago, and I wonder where all the years went?
I know that I lived them all.
I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. However, here it is, the last quarter of my life and it catches me by surprise. How did I get here so fast. Where did the years go and where did my youth go?
I remember well, seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that I was only on the first quarter and that the fourth quarter was so far off that I could not visualise it or imagine fully what it would be like.
Yet, here it is, My friends are retired and getting older day by day, they move slower, some unable to walk, some can walk with the help of sticks/ stick and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some in worse shape than me, but I see the great change and a positive change. They’re not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant. But, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we were would become.
Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day and taking a nap is not a treat anymore. It’s mandatory because if I don’t of my own free will, I fall asleep where I sit.
And so, now I enter into this new season of my life, the older age or grey days, unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done, but never did. In fact we all must be ready much before to face the wrath and unavoidable agony of old days. We should be all but ready to face this change boldly. When one is fully prepared and ready to face the future life confidently and boldly. This is good thing to happen. One is not DISTURBED AT ALL. This is the point. At least now I know fie certain that, though I’m on the last quarter and I’m not sure how long it will last, that when it’s over on this earth, it’s all over. A new adventure will begin, I feel. Good thinking and right thinking.
Yes, I have regrets in life. There are things I wish I hadn’t done, things which I should have done, but truly there are many things I’m happy to have done. It’s all in a lifetime. What good I did, it was all good. Gave me lot of immense pleasure and satisfaction. Whatever good I didn’t do, I repent for not having done so, which I should have done.
So, if you’re not on the last quarter yet, let me remind you that it will be here and come soon, faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life do it quickly without wasting a moment. There is not much time available. Have no iota of doubt. That’s why my dear friends and folks. Don’t put things off too long. Life goes by so quickly.
So, do what you can today, and don’t put off things for tomorrow, as you can never be sure of tomorrow. Life is too magnificent and moving at a pretty faster pace. What will happen to you in a moment in not known. Therefore procrastination never and never be a procrastinator (a person who delays things) either. Delay is murderous, because moment gone is gone forever and would never return. So whatever you wish to do, do it fast and do it now. Don’t wait for tomorrow. It may come and equally true may not come.
You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of life. So, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the past years. Whatever you said with your wisdom, whether they gauge it as a good thing or not is immaterial. You have done your part of duty as a good parent and told them what they should do and what they shouldn’t, call it dos and don’ts. If your guidance or walk the talk falls flat and makes no impact or effect on your dear and near ones. It is their big loss and their mistake as simple.
Problems which may arise due to old age (call it the last quarter of one’s life). You may think that people don’t or didn’t listen to me. So what ? Just keep quiet. Enjoy life. Ignore such individuals and carry on with your life, balance years left, but still no guarantee or warranty. Guarantee and warranty periods are behind now. Now time is keep your belongings ready to move to your next destination. Known you all well. No procrastination, no pessimism, all optimism. Be always optimistically opinionated.
At this stage and age, one is, not all, beyond economical repair (BER) or beyond repair (BR). Take everything in a stride ignoring all such things. If such things have been detected by professional doctors, what one can do. Nothing. So lump everything as simple. Stop worries and start living. Ignore the defect. And love living better as much as possible under the given circumstances. You may think going out is good , but coming back home is much better.
One may catch Alzheimer’s disease, which causes loss of memory, confusion, difficulty in thinking, and changes in language, behavior, and personality. Also called Alzheimer dementia. One can only suggest only one remedy. Just bear it as simple. So what ? Carry on.
Unlucky ones may catch Parkinson’s disease. A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors. Parkinson’s often starts with a tremor in one hand. Other symptoms are slow movement, stiffness and loss of balance. Here again the problem is . What is unavoidable? Has to be endured as simple. It is rightly said what can’t be cured must be endured.
Stop the habit of saying repeatedly our younger days were pretty good . We listened to our elders. Could never sit in front of them. We did whatever command was given. Today this a miss. Such a rhetoric is unacceptable, unwarranted and unwelcome to youngsters. So better thing is just give the youngsters their dues . Though we fully understand that each generation has its strengths and challenges. The modern youngsters are definitely much more educative and informative than us. Yes, teach them SANSKAARS right from the very beginning. So that they do and listen and act upon what you say. Remember, CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME.
You have lots of clothes in your wardrobe, more than half of which you will never wear. So to remain active and young at heart , wear clothes of your choice including jeans etcetera.
Life is a gift of god , take it or not , is given to you. Live life and live every moment and live it well. Be Happy. Have a great day.
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