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Go to bed early and get up early.
There is a small village called "Hecuo" in Xiamen, Fujian. There is a
legendary old man here, who has been the "Crown of the Longevity" for many years.
At the age of 110, she is still strong and energetic.
This "star" old man is Grandma He Xiu.
Someone asked Grandma He Xiu, what is your health secret?
She shook her head and said, there is no secret, just some "good habits".
"The Father of Modern Medicine" Hippocrates pointed out that good living habits are originally the biggest secret to health and longevity.
If you want to find the best answer, you must follow Grandma He Xiu's living habits and discover her "ultimate secret".
In her living habits, the first thing is to "go to bed early and get up early". She has persisted in this habit for many years, and it is unbreakable.
We often say that going to bed early and getting up early is good for your health.
Although it is a bit cliché, it is a wise saying. Those who can persist in doing it have already entered the door of health.
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is busy but not chaotic.
Every morning, Grandma He Xiu got up early, finished washing, and tidied the room. Then, he started his "exercise mode" calmly.
Zhu Zi said in the motto of housekeeping, to get up at dawn, sweep the courtyard, and keep it clean inside and outside...
Cleaning the courtyard is the first "big thing" for Grandma He Xiu, and it has a special sense of ritual.
She is quiet and calm, takes her time, is conscientious, and keeps every corner clean.
The yard is like her stage, and she is a dedicated actor who loves the environment as much as she loves life.
She said with a smile, I regard cleaning the yard as a way to exercise. It can prolong life, so I never feel tired. Besides, the environment is clean and hygienic, and I feel happy when I see it.
After finishing her work, if the weather is fine, she will go for a walk, visit the lively vegetable market, and chat with people.
Keeping busy makes her extremely fulfilled; taking her time and letting her walk slowly; being in a happy mood makes her energetic.
These are vital to health and longevity.
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Live independently.
Grandma He Xiu has a special characteristic: she likes to live independently.
The children also understand her and generally do not disturb her easily and do not give her any restrictions, allowing her to live freely and happily in her own little world.
When there is nothing going on at home, she often goes to work in the crop fields and takes care of her own vegetable garden. Whether she is working for the children or helping the neighbors, she is careful and conscientious.
has always adhered to one principle in her work: she does not seek speed, only high quality.
When meal time is approaching, she will take the initiative to leave and go home to cook and eat. If anyone tries to stay, she will politely decline.
Grandma He Xiu said that she is not used to the food cooked by others, but the food cooked by herself is more palatable.
Actually, there is a meaning behind this, that is, you don’t want to cause any trouble to others.
From another level, this is also a reflection of her independence.
After working, she would drink a glass of Coke and savor it slowly. This was a way for her to reward herself.
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Light diet.
According to He Xiu’s granddaughter who lives with him, “On weekdays, the old man’s diet is very light and he rarely eats meat.”
The children are very filial. When they want to improve their lives, they will bring fragrant meat to the old man's house and persuade her to eat some.
Due to the overwhelming hospitality, Grandma He Xiu would only take a few bites, and then stop at a little bit.
In daily life, Grandma He Xiu doesn't eat much. Her favorite thing is to make and drink porridge with some vegetables and salted fish. Grandma He Xiu loves to eat sweets. She drinks several cups of sugar water almost every day, but she never overdoses.
This is her personal habit. For many years, she felt that eating sweets was the most beautiful thing in the world.
In fact, eating with a good mood and living with a good attitude are the real great wisdom.
Being filled with joy, contented and grateful is the true wealth.
Putting aside those complicated desires and discarding all the garbage of thoughts is also a kind of "purity" of the spirit.
In this way, life is full of vitality, and mountains and rivers are green everywhere. There is a solid basis for health and longevity.
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is a peaceful person.
Grandma He Xiu has an easy-going personality and a gentle temper. She can get along well with others whether at home or outside.
This is also one of her "secrets of longevity".
There is an old saying among Chinese people: "Harmony is the most valuable, tolerance is the highest." In terms of communication,
emphasizes "harmony brings auspiciousness"; in transactions,
emphasizes "harmony brings wealth"; in terms of friendship,
emphasizes "peaceful coexistence".
Grandma He Xiu believes that harmony is the source of happiness, the foundation of happiness, and the foundation of health and longevity.
Be it her family members or neighbors, she is always harmonious, always cheerful and smiling.
No matter the elderly, middle-aged people, young people, or even preschool children, they all like her. When everyone meets, they are always happy, laughing and cheering.
Every time she received a call from her children to come home, she was very happy. She tidied the room again, cleaned the yard, and greeted her at the door with a smile on time.
We often say that having an elder in a family is like having a treasure.
From the elderly, we can learn a lot of great wisdom in life, which is of great benefit to self-cultivation and longevity.
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combine work and rest.
Grandma He Xiu likes to go shopping. She often feels sorry for the garbage abandoned by others, so she collects it.
For example, old cartons, mineral water bottles, broken copper and iron, etc., should be sorted into categories when you return home, and then taken to the collection point with a trolley and exchanged for money.
In addition to buying some daily necessities, fruits and vegetables for myself, I also buy candies for the children.
There is no doubt that this is an aspect of her hard work. She summarizes this behavior into one sentence: "Turn waste into treasure, and everyone will be better off."
I think Grandma He Xiu’s actions are completely a high value-added activity.
First, increase the amount of activity and exercise; second, obtain unexpected benefits; third, beautify the mood and beautify the environment.
kills three birds with one stone and kills three birds with one stone.
After lunch every day, Grandma He Xiu takes a lunch break. This process basically lasts between half an hour and an hour.
When a person has a good rest, he will be energetic and lay a good foundation for the afternoon.
In the afternoon, she usually plays mahjong with others. Sometimes, if she doesn't join in, she will play cards by herself, or even play chess with herself. She is really enjoying herself and has a unique experience.
