Lately, I have been looking at Obituaries while reading the ST. Coming of age? maybe.
I can't help but notice that there have been quite a number of people who passed on at a relatively young/mature age; I would define young/amture as those below 60, since our retirement age here is 62. I suppose many of them pass on after some kind of ailments or unforeseen circumstances but it still kindaf of bring a sense of sadness. After all, there are still things in life they could embark on, if they are still alive.
Life is a complex and intricate phenomenon. because of this, people turn to different beliefs; some becomes spiritual, finding solace in religions, others focus on family, some go into hobbies, sports, and yet other see life as a calling to help others, last but not least, some use work and partying to numb themselves. There is nothing right or wrong with this. Quite a while ago, I came across this article by a nurse who is into palliative care of patients. It is an interesting read:
I would like to quote this from the last part of her article:
"When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.Life is a choice. It is YOUR life. Choose consciously, choose wisely, choose honestly. Choose happiness."
Having said all these, I am disturbed by the number of elderly who are working as menial labour in shopping malls, hawker centres and food courts. some of them looked frail and movement were slow, yet they have to work long hours for a small amount of money. Shouldn't they be enjoying their retirement and old age? Why are they still working in such conditions?
Maybe it is just me.
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