A hundred good deeds start with filial piety.

I’m sure everyone can understand this saying. In real life, parents always worry about their children, even when they’re old. They hope to do something for their kids, no matter how small. So, it’s hard to repay the kindness of our parents.

Not long ago, Aunt Zhang shared her story with me:

I have two sons, both married with kids. I live in the countryside, but I moved to the city to take care of my grandkids. It was a tough time, taking care of three kids alone. My body was exhausted, and the kids would cry a lot. I felt overwhelmed.

But I thought my sons and daughters-in-law were already tired from work, so I wanted to help them out. I didn’t complain, even though it was hard. Every day, I took care of the grandkids, cooked meals for my sons and daughters-in-law, and waited for them to come home. The pressure was immense, but I didn’t mind for the kids’ sake.

Later, when the grandkids started elementary school, I felt a bit relieved. But every day, I still had to pick them up and drop them off. After they went to school, I had more time to rest, but my body was getting weaker. I often went to the hospital, and my sons and daughters-in-law were worried, but they had their own troubles too.

One day, my sons and daughters-in-law told me, “The kids are grown up now, and they don’t need you to worry about them. Why don’t we send you back home, so you can live more comfortably? We’re busy with work and can’t take care of you.” Honestly, when I heard this, I felt a pang in my heart. I had taken care of the kids for so long, and now they wanted to send me back home. It was hard to accept.

In the end, I chose to return home. After I got back, I realized that when you’re old, you need to take care of yourself and live your own life.

Listening to Aunt Zhang’s story, perhaps everyone will have a similar feeling.

As you reach a certain age, it’s essential to make yourself comfortable. People become weaker as they age, and life can be a mess if you’re too worried.

As you grow older, your ability to take care of yourself is limited. If you have the energy to take care of others, that’s great. But if you’re too worried about your family, you’ll become depressed.

Only when you understand these two points can you have a more beautiful later life.

Learn to Let Go

“Life is like a pressure cooker; if the pressure is too high, you’ll explode.”

As you reach a certain age, you need to learn to reduce your stress and not take on too much. Learn to let go, and you’ll have a more comfortable life.

Don’t worry too much about unnecessary people and things. Adjust your emotions, and you’ll be able to live each day better.

Put Health First

Gorky once said, “Health is like gold.”

As the saying goes, your body is the foundation of revolution. Without a healthy body, you can’t face life well. Some people work hard when they’re young, but when they reach a certain age, their bodies are plagued with illnesses. If you don’t have a healthy body, even if you have a lot of wealth, it’s meaningless.

I saw Aunt Wang exercising in the park and felt envious of her lifestyle. Every day, she would go to the park to jog and practice tai chi, except when it rained. Her kids are all grown up, but she never interferes with their lives. She says, “Now that I’m old, I just need to take care of my body, and that’s the best help I can give my kids.”

Honestly, when I heard this, I was touched. In real life, health should be our top priority. Only with a healthy body can we face life with more opportunities.

Socrates once said, “Most suffering comes from not knowing when to quit. There’s no predetermined misfortune, only stubborn persistence.”

As you reach a certain age, many things will start to become too much to handle.

Everyone wants to live comfortably, but life is not always as comfortable as we imagine.

We feel unhappy because we’re too worried about our lives. If you learn to let go, you’ll focus more on yourself and enjoy your later years.