My name is Li Ming and I am 70 years old this year.
I was born in a small town from a poor family.
When I was a child, my father died in an accident when I was six years old, and my mother brought me and my sister up alone.
She has no education and can only make ends meet by doing odd jobs.
Although life was difficult, my mother always encouraged us to keep studying, hoping that we could have a better future.
1. Maintain a healthy body
When I was younger, I was so exhausted that I often neglected my health.
It wasn't until one day, when I couldn't straighten my back because of stomach pain, that I realized that my body was severely overdrawn.
Since then, I've been focusing on exercise, going for walks in the park and doing tai chi every morning.
In my later years, my physical condition improved significantly, I rarely got sick, and I was in good spirits.
I understand that a healthy body is the foundation for a happy old age.
2. Get along with your family
My wife and I have been married for forty years.
When we were young, we often quarreled over trivial matters, and even got into a divorce at one point.
However, as we get older, we gradually learn to understand and tolerate, and our feelings for each other grow deeper.
Now, we walk and chat together every day, enjoying the sweet time of old age.
We also have a very good relationship with our children, who often come back to visit us.
Spend one enjoyable weekend after another with us.
3. Have your own hobbies
After retiring, I have more time to do the things I love.
I love Xi and drawing, and I spend hours practicing it every day.
I also joined the community's dance team and rehearsed and performed with my teammates every week.
These hobbies have enriched my later life and made me meet many like-minded friends.
I've found that having your own hobbies doesn't just enrich your life.
It can also broaden the social circle and increase the joy of life.
4. Maintain a positive attitude
As I grew older, I came to understand the importance of mindset in life.
Instead of worrying about the future and complaining about life like I did when I was younger, I have learned to cherish the present and be grateful for life.
I often go out with my friends to travel and explore and experience the beauty and magic of nature.
I also often participate in volunteer activities in the community to help those in need.
I've found that staying positive not only makes me happier and happier,
It can also make you healthier and live longer.
I'm 70 years old now, but I still feel like I'm on the uphill side of my life.
Because I have been striving for a better quality of life and a higher spiritual realm.
I believe that as long as we maintain healthy and harmonious family relationships, have our own interests and hobbies, and maintain a positive attitude,
Each of us can go uphill in our old age and live a more fulfilling and happy life.