Living alone may often be portrayed as miserable by the outside world, but in the eyes of me, a 60-year-old man, it has a different flavor. once dreamed of going to the end of the world with a sword, but unfortunately he lacked courage and never traveled far after all. Now that the world is in turmoil and war, I am glad that I am in this peaceful place, living an ordinary and real life.
Travel, for many people, is the search for beautiful scenery and the baptism of the soul. But in my opinion, the real travel is not about how many roads you have traveled and how many scenery you have seen, but about inner understanding and growth. There are parents at home, brothers and sisters are affectionate, although they are busy, but once something happens, they are always the first to lend a hand. My son, although he is in another province, is elegant and polite, filial and sensible, and I respect his life choices, and I do not force or urge marriage.
After I retired, I chose to live a life without conflict. Exited those chaotic group chats, and the circle of friends was rarely updated. WeChat, only used for shopping transfers, occasionally with friends and family on the phone, chat about the latest situation. More time I spend cultivating my hobbies, raising flowers, walking, and cooking, all of which are small blessings in my life. Exercising and staying healthy is my commitment to myself.
Living alone, perhaps lonely, but free. You don't have to put up with the shortcomings and tempers of others, you just have to get along with yourself. The essence of life may be loneliness, but in this loneliness, I have found a way to live in peace with myself. Life does not need too much distraction and prosperity, just simple, real and comfortable.
In my opinion, the highest state of the elderly living alone is not the pursuit of recognition and praise from the outside world, but the peace and satisfaction of the heart. There is no need to pursue too much materialism, just cherish every moment in front of you, reconcile with yourself, and reconcile with the world. This is the life I pursue, simple and true, plain and beautiful.