Years pass by, and time relentlessly urges people to grow old.
Unknowingly, 2022 is almost over.
These 8 letters are written to myself who is getting older. On the way to getting older, you must live a good life.
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Letter 1: Take care of your body and stay healthy
Dear self, you are no longer a teenager, and your body is not better than before.
Don’t admit defeat, don’t be too pushy, don’t work overtime, and don’t always stay up late.
No matter how good the money is, it cannot buy health; no matter how high the position is, it cannot buy the body.
Life is priceless. In the days to come, the most important thing is to be kind to yourself.
Eat on time, with a reasonable mix of meat and vegetables; go to bed early and get up early, and live a regular schedule.
Keep exercising to improve your body’s immunity; have regular physical examinations and don’t hide illnesses and avoid medical treatment.
The body is broken, health is lost, living is suffering, everything is empty.
Only by being in good health and staying healthy can you prolong your life and have a happy old age.
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Letter 2: Be happy and optimistic about everything
Dear self, you will grow old in a flash, don’t always look for trouble.
Starting today, no matter what happens, stay optimistic.
The most important thing is to make yourself happy and be happy every day.
Life is like a mirror, if you frown at it, it will return sadness.
Only when you smile at it will it return the joy and make your life smooth and bright.
When encountering difficulties, be open-minded. There are no obstacles that cannot be overcome and knots that cannot be solved.
When encountering sad things, take it lightly. In this life, except for life and death, they are all trivial matters.
Life is short. Instead of living with worries, it is better to be happy and grow old with a smile.
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Letter 3: Save money well and spend your remaining years
Dear self, no one who has money is as rich as myself.
The more I go on, the more I realize that money is a person’s greatest source of confidence.
Only when you have money, you don’t have to rely on others, and you can straighten your back.
Only when you have money can you avoid being looked down upon by others and can you speak forcefully.
Only if you have money in your hands, you will not have no escape route, and you will have security.
Life is like a chain, interlocking with each other.
Your current life often depends on your past choices.
Your choice now can also determine your future life.
Save money carefully, and in the future you will thank yourself now and enjoy your old age comfortably.
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Letter 4: Simplify the circle and enjoy being alone
Dear self, it is better not to have friendship with each other than to be casual friends.
There is no need to find some unreasonable people to say some innocuous words.
Meaningless social networking will only waste our time and energy.
Simplifying your circle and enjoying solitude is the best practice for the rest of your life.
In solitude, abandon the fame and fortune of the outside world and return to the true nature of the heart.
In solitude, do what you like and find the joy of life.
Enjoying solitude is a way of life and a kind of wisdom in life.
Being alone is warm and joyful, so that you can be content and happy.
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Letter 5: Cherish your loved ones and leave no regrets
Dear self, after a hundred years, relatives are the warmest existence.
Life cannot be repeated, and we only have this life's fate with our loved ones.
In your limited life time, you must cherish your loved ones and maintain family ties.
Don’t be stingy with warmth and hugs, and get along with you with a grateful heart.
Be filial to your parents, protect your partners, educate your children, and be friendly to your brothers and sisters.
When getting along, be more conciliatory and tolerant, and less careless and disputed.
When something happens, give more help and care, and less blame and resentment.
Only by leaving the best temper to the people closest to you can you have no regrets and live up to your life.
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Letter 6: Caring about friends, contact me often
Dear self, for the best friendship, you must contact me often.
Friends are an indispensable part of our lives.
Moreover, the more people leave, the more important the people who stay will be.
The better the relationship, the more you should manage it well and keep the other person in mind.
There is no such thing as emotion in the world. You can reach the end by relying on one-sided efforts.
Only when we care about each other and connect with each other can we nourish the relationship and make it last forever.
In the days to come, true friends, remember to take the initiative to care and contact me.
If you have friends who take the initiative to care about and contact you, you must cherish them.
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Letter 7: Cultivate a hobby and live an interesting life
Dear self, having a lifelong hobby is a blessing.
In the second half of life, you must develop a hobby of your own.
Reading and writing, drinking tea and admiring flowers, running and dancing... As long as you like it, there is nothing wrong with it.
In the past days, we were either busy with work and career, or busy with family chores.
Nowadays, people are old and free. Living for yourself is the true meaning of happiness.
When you have a passion, live an interesting life, immerse yourself in it and feel content, you will be able to meet yourself in a better and more open life.
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Letter 8: Learn to let go and look down on the past
Dear self, you must be able to take it, but also let it go.
Picking up in the first half of life is responsibility, and letting go in the second half of life is wisdom.
Only by letting go of fame and wealth can you gain peace and tranquility;
Only by letting go of the mistakes of others can you free yourself from your own heart;
Only by letting go of the heavy past can you usher in a bright new life.
As the saying goes: "Let go of one thought and be calm in everything."
From now on, don't be confused in your heart, don't be trapped in emotions, don't be afraid of the future, and don't think about the past.
Learn to let go, think freely, and have no worries. The days are the most comfortable and precious.
