Life is like a play, and each stage has its own unique plot and characters. When I entered the age of retirement, I thought that I could enjoy my old age leisurely, but the reality told me that the biggest sorrow after retirement is not that I have no money, but that I am still doing these four things at the age of 60.
The biggest sorrow after retirement is not that there is no money, but that you are still doing these four things at the age of 60
First, it is inseparable from the sense of oppression of work.
Even though I'm retired, I still can't get out of the shadow of my job. Every morning, when I open my eyes, I still think of the complicated tasks, the tight schedule, and the heavy responsibilities that come to mind. The feeling of oppression took my breath away, as if an invisible hand was holding my throat tightly.
I often think back to those days when I was younger, when I was full of energy and passion, and I had infinite love and pursuit for my work. However, as I grew older and retirement approached, I should have said goodbye to this hectic and stressful life and enjoyed a leisurely old age. However, this is not the case.
Whenever I try to take a break from work and enjoy a moment of peace, the uneasiness and anxiety immediately come over me. I began to doubt my own worth and the meaning of my existence, as if only work could prove the value of my existence. This sense of oppression that I can't do without work makes me unable to truly enjoy retirement, and makes me feel extremely sad and helpless.
2. Troubles in family relationships.
In addition to the oppression of work, the turmoil of family relationships is also a major sadness for me after retirement. As we grow older and our children grow, conflicts and problems in the family are gradually exposed. Generation gap with children, friction with partners, estrangement from relatives ......These are the questions that make me feel exhausted.
I used to think that I would be able to spend more time with my family and enjoy my family after retirement. However, the reality tells me that the distractions of family relationships are more difficult to deal with than work. Whenever I try to communicate with my family, I always encounter various obstacles and difficulties. We began to distance ourselves from each other, and the distance between our hearts and minds continued to widen.
This kind of family relationship turmoil made me feel extremely lonely and helpless. I begin to miss those days when I was younger, when my family was harmonious, warm and happy. Now, however, I can't find that sense of belonging and security. This loss and helplessness makes me deeply saddened.
3. The pain of being riddled with disease.
As I get older, various diseases of the body begin to come to my door. High blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, ......These diseases make me miserable. Medications need to be taken every day to control the condition, and these medications bring all kinds of *** and discomfort.
I used to be a healthy and energetic person who loved sports and traveling. Now, however, I am stuck in my feet by illness and unable to walk and run freely. This physical pain made me feel extremely depressed and lost. I'm starting to miss those days when I was younger, when I was strong and full of energy. But now, I can't get rid of the plague and torment of my illness.
Fourth, the shrinking of the social circle.
I was expecting to expand my social circle and make more friends and friends after I retired. However, the reality disappointed me. As we get older, our social circle seems to be shrinking. Those former friends and colleagues are gradually moving away, and new friends are difficult to make.
Every day I spend in solitude, with no one to share my joys and sorrows. This loneliness and helplessness makes me feel extremely sad and hopeless. I'm starting to miss those days when I was younger, gathering with friends and talking about life and dreams. Now, however, these have become distant memories.
These experiences have made me deeply feel the helplessness and hardships of life. However, even in the face of these difficulties and challenges, I still strive to find the beauty and happiness in life. Because I believe that no matter how the years go by, there is always something in life that is worth cherishing and pursuing. I will face the challenges of life positively and strive to enrich my later life.