An executive, who lives near me, was forced to redire a
few months ago because he had reached the age of 65. He
said to me, “I look upon my retirement as promotion from
kindergarten to the first grade.” He philosophized in this
manner. He said that when he left high school, he went up t
ladder by going to college. He realized this was a step forward
in his education and understanding of life in general. Likewise,
he added, now he could do the things he had always wanted to
do, and therefore, his retirement was still another step forward
on the ladder of life and wisdom.
He came to the wise conclusion that he was no longer going
to concentrate on making a living. Now he was going to give
all his attention to living life. He is an amateur photographer,
and he took additional courses on the subject. He took a trip
around the world and took movies of famous places. He now
lectures before various groups, lodges, and clubs, and is in
popular demand.
There are countless ways of taking an interest in something
worthwhile outside yourself. Become enthusiastic over new
creative ideas, make spiritual progress, and continue to learn
and to grow. In this manner you remain young in heart,
because you are hungering and thirsting after new truths, and
your body will reflect your thinking at all times.