Doing our Best
As we grow older many of us experience weakness or pain in various parts of our bodies. We slow down and often have memory lapses and sight/hearing losses. We may joke about our age-related difficulties but they are no laughing matter.
We don't like to admit some of our problems because it makes us look deficient. If we forget someone's name, we try to cover it up. If we miss what someone says, we nod and pretend we heard it. If we need larger print to read, we are reluctant to ask for it. We want to appear "with it" and not needing additional help. We want to keep up appearances as long as possible.
We have to realize that needing assistance is not the end of the world. It gives younger people a chance to be helpful and know that others depend on them to some extent. Sometimes disabilities are not visible, but just as real. It is good remind ourselves that everyone is doing the best they can with the limitations they have.
Some of us can make light of our aches and pains while others find them embarrassing. Humor is a good remedy for self-pity. I admire those who keep going in spite of their diminishment and encourage others. No one likes a complainer or a grump. Perhaps we can begin our day with a little prayer like:"Thank you, God, for this new day. Help me make the best of it and do what I can to brighten others' lives.
We don't like to admit some of our problems because it makes us look deficient. If we forget someone's name, we try to cover it up. If we miss what someone says, we nod and pretend we heard it. If we need larger print to read, we are reluctant to ask for it. We want to appear "with it" and not needing additional help. We want to keep up appearances as long as possible.
We have to realize that needing assistance is not the end of the world. It gives younger people a chance to be helpful and know that others depend on them to some extent. Sometimes disabilities are not visible, but just as real. It is good remind ourselves that everyone is doing the best they can with the limitations they have.
Some of us can make light of our aches and pains while others find them embarrassing. Humor is a good remedy for self-pity. I admire those who keep going in spite of their diminishment and encourage others. No one likes a complainer or a grump. Perhaps we can begin our day with a little prayer like:"Thank you, God, for this new day. Help me make the best of it and do what I can to brighten others' lives.
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