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If someone questions, "what can you do during the state of old age?" we should raise a counter question in reply, "what is it that you cannot do during the state of old age?" Many expert players contribute to society by coaching others after their retirement. In this manner, can't a man share his experiences of incidents in his life and the lessons learnt from them with the new generation? The routine of a period of activity' followed by a `period of sharing experience' is an established
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Sometimes as a youngster you might have taken blind risk and faced punishing consequences, which you may have repented. You (the elder generation) can make the present generation cautious about the same as you have already faced it. You can also explain them the significance of destiny by recounting your own experiences, where though you had planned everything meticulously and yet things went haywire. At the same time, they should not get depressed if proper planning sometimes does not work. You can also teach them the importance of hard work and not to rely entirely on destiny. You can lay a strong foundation for the bright future of your grand-children by constantly nurturing their thought process and character building.
However while you advise, counsel and instruct the new generation, please keep in mind the commercial theory of "demand and supply", so that the difference between warning and nagging is kept in mind, and your own peace of mind is not disturbed. In this way, the state of old age is a platform for doing good to others.
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