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SPIRIT: HELP IN SETTING YOUR GOALS
Get inspired! The Hindu concept of ‘life stages’ suggests that when we become grandparents we should turn away from the world and take up spiritual interests.
At age 102, Leo Hildebrand regularly visited people in his community who were not able to get out and about. He said most of his visits were to what he called “kids and whippersnappers”, by which he meant people 80 years old or younger. Leo enjoyed visiting and connecting with others more than playing golf, which he stopped playing at age 100.
Bronze Level
- If work is a dull grind for you, find ways to make it more interesting, or seek out more challenge, get more training, apply for a promotion, or apply for a different job where you will be more stimulated and fulfilled.
- Learn to meditate. Try to meditate at least once a week for 10 minutes, building up to once a week for 20 minutes.
- Develop a sense of spirituality through study, religion, or nature.
- Have a heart-to-heart conversation with a supportive friend or family member at least once a week.
Silver Level
- Meditate at least once a week for 20 minutes, building up to twice a week for 20 minutes.
- Develop a sense of spirituality through study, religion, or nature – perhaps by joining a faith based or spiritual group.
- Have a heart-to-heart conversation with a supportive friend or family member at least twice a week.
Gold Level
- Meditate or pray daily.
- Learn about and apply ways to control stress.
- Build or maintain social connections and connect with emotional confidant daily.
- Be productive so that you feel life has meaning and purpose.
- Entertain friends, neighbours, and people in the community with your musical ability, dancing or memorized poems. Give something back to your community.
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