I would like to live to the age of 60. For some, it’s too old for them to do activities that require ample amounts of time and energy, I believed that in this age is the stage where I have experienced the world enough to have realizations and wisdom that would provide me a better perspective on life.
I watched interviews of older people and their advices to younger generations, and I noticed that they emphasized “Do what you love?” and “Don’t be too harsh on yourself.” As a young man in his 20’s, to hear these advices made me ponder - is it possible to follow them given the world and circumstances pushes us in the opposite direction?
At a young age, I already knew that I wasn’t born with a silver spoon. Things like food, which iwas a basic need, seemed like a luxury when I was a child. I remember that we couldn’t even afford to eat at fast-food chain. If we were lucky enough, someone in our neighborhood would invite us to a birthday party that was held at a fast-food chain, and that was the time we could wat the menu offered there. I also realized early that I couldn’t buy the things I wanted because we needed to prioritize more important needs, like electrical and water bills. For example, toys such as Transformers and Bakugans were the trend among my peers back then, and as a child I also wanted to have the things they have had, but due to budget constraints, I had no choice but to just admire their toys and borrowed them. It may sound like silly and childish wants, yet I grew up with these experiences that taught me I needed to persevere to have a good life and avoid financial constraint from what holding me back from the things I want to enjoy.
Now at 22, I am trying my best to align most of my decisions and energies achieving my goals, such as devoting my time building my skills and experiences. Despite these efforts, I can’t help but ask various questions that keep me awake at night. Questions like, “Am I doing enough?”, “Do I need to exert more effort?”, and “Will these actions lead me to a better future?”. Consequently, I doubt myself, thinking that I am not enough and should work harder. For instance, I would work tirelessly until I am not getting the result that I wanted, disregarding my limits and health, to the point where I am not happy anymore. These questions were the results of my fear of failing. But I don’t fear of failing because I’m competitive; I fear it because I have no other choice as failing would leave me empty handed and would disappoint my parents.
As older people say, young people should love and not be too harsh on themselves. However, I still can’t fully grasp the idea. Can I love myself while doubting myself? Can I avoid being harsh on myself while pushing myself to my limits? This is why I would choose to live to 60; I want to see their perspectives on in life, to experience them on hand, and answer the questions I have now. I want to watch my perspective to evolve.
To ensure I will reach this age in good health, I will focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. These includes regular exercise, such as jogging and cycling, which keeps me active and fit. I will also pay attention to my diet, limiting the consumption of unhealthy foods and prioritizing nutritious meals.
Financially, I am preparing for a secure future by focusing on my education and career. I am studying hard to increase my chances of securing a good job, which provide a stable income. Moreover, I have started saving a portion of any money I earn, especially in Hive.
For now, I will continue to do what I believe is right. By studying hard, learning from my mistakes and from the experiences of others, and taking care of my health. I hope that these efforts will not only help me reach the age of 60 but also to ensure with physical health and financial stability.
This post was initially meant for participation in the weekend engagement. I removed the contents because I panicked a little after realizing I did not post it in a Weekend Experience community, thus the downvotes. My apologies!
This is a prompt posted by Sir galenkp. I choose this prompt - To what age would you like to live and why? Have you got plans in place to ensure you make it physically and can sustain yourself financially?
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