Title: "Living Alone at the Age of 64, the Little Waves of Retirement Life: Learning to Be Indifferent to Loved Ones, Happier in Old Age"
Life after retirement can seem like a long journey, filled with different landscapes and challenges. For me, a 64-year-old living alone, the small turmoil after retirement became an unexpected experience, and I gradually realized a different realm of life.
Before I retired, I was always busy between work and family and rarely had time to be alone. However, as I got older, I began to enjoy the quiet time alone. In the first year of retirement, I was looking forward to life and planning various trips and activities. However, an accident forced me to adjust the trajectory of my life.
That year, I was unfortunately injured and hospitalized and needed a long period of recovery. During these difficult times, I felt the fragility and impermanence of life. I am grateful for the care of my family, but it also made me think about human relationships.
After I was discharged from the hospital, I decided to try to live on my own. At first, I felt a little lonely, but slowly, I discovered the joy of living alone. I can organize my life as I want and not be bound by anything. I began to pay attention to my hobbies, reading, traveling, and planting flowers, which allowed me to rediscover the joy of life.
However, I was also aware of the distance from my family. Maybe because of the long period of living alone, I started to become a little indifferent to them. In the past, I always put them first, but now I pay more attention to my feelings and needs. I no longer follow their wishes as I used to, but I have learned to say no and think for myself.
This change caused confusion and disgust among the family. They thought I had become selfish and cold, and even blamed me for not being as obedient as I used to be. However, I feel that this change has made me more free and happy. I no longer live for the expectations of others, but for the truth of my own heart.
Over time, I discovered a more balanced lifestyle. My relationship with my family, though somewhat distant, was more authentic and candid. We have learned to respect each other's choices and stop forcing each other to do what we want. I began to enjoy being with them instead of feeling obligated.
The small turmoil after retirement has taught me to be indifferent to my loved ones, but it has made me happier in my old age. I have learned to think independently and pursue inner truth, and I am no longer bound by the expectations of the outside world. I rediscovered the joy of life and enjoyed the sunshine and breeze every day. Perhaps, life is like this, after going through ups and downs, you can find your own happiness.