Life of regrets and Missed opportunities

Most of the Senior Citizens, today, would have the difficulty in accepting the 'erosion of old value systems and the evolution of a new way of doing things.' Many persons, after retirement, takes up some job (or part-time job), for a dual objective of getting engaged and an earning to support himself (or the family). But they face a serious cultural shift in the new Organisation. Earlier, we used to get respect and give respect (our value system). But now, there's no one getting respect at all anymore. Because no one gives respect ! It's a world of competition. No one respects the other, irrespective of the age or position.
The work culture is different now. The strong value system has almost disappeared. As a critic said "Even companies are encouraging people to be dishonest".

Over the last three decades, money also has changed. In its quantity and quality. In early 1970s, a good salary was in hundreds. Later, during 80s and 90s, they were in thousands. And now, for the modern youngsters, the salaries are in terms of Lakhs ! This is not just the case of figures, but also in terms purchasing power. During the 70s, we had to shell out almost 6months of our gross earnings to buy a two wheeler. Now, the youngies buy luxury cars for their 6 month net salary. Money, over these years, have made all the difference. But, all those changes have not so been very good for the society.

Many of our Senior Citizens, whom I have come across, talks these sharp facts. The thoughts over these leads to a feel of "regrets". Oh.. I could have done that... I could have done the other way.. and so on.. all regrets. Added to this, almost all of them talk about missed opportunities. 'May be, I should have planned better.. '. At the same time, all of them are aware that it is all past and you cant turn your wheels back. All these thoughts leads to cases of feeling bad and subsequent hypertensions.

This is about how you look at life. It depends on the individual. But the reality is that the only solution is to 'Keep thinking positive.. Never think of regrets and missed opportunities'. Think of your acghievements.. that will make you happy... and will create a 'feel good' factor. This is a dramatic and dynamic force in all our lives.