A lot changes as we grow - for me, the purpose in small little things are now making more relevance.
As we grow older, our perception changes about things and people around us, and changing ourselves is the only way forward. For me the purpose of life is slowly moving towards small little things that brings joy and part of that is taking care of parents to my best extent, considering it as a privilege as well as priority. In the society around me I see many people, who prefer to focus on their career or opportunities and give priority to build wealth, but barely they realize, they will be useless at one point of life. It's better to realize that now beforehand because we all will go through that phase of life. Instead of focusing solely on accumulating wealth, I rather prioritize fulfillment and lasting happiness by serving and improving the quality of our life and close relationships.
Mom has suffered a lot and hesitates to go to doctor unless absolutely needed, but that is where we have disagreements, which is good for us, because at the end I win by convincing her that prevention is better than cure. I have decided to have a check up at least once in a year and give them that Influvac vaccine as per the doctor's recommendation as I have seen it working to prevent cold and cough during the winter.
Taking the doctor's appointment, pushing them to get ready, driving them to the Clinic in the Capital, and making sure everything is timely taken care gives a whole different level of satisfaction. The lady does her part by preparing their choice of Menu in the lunch, by managing to bring everything on her own. Taking care of our parents is a common interest that we both enjoy - hopefully our kids will learn from this.
Her doctor has been very helpful in this journey, treating her since last three decades. He has saved her twice from Pneumonia, and answers to all my queries, which I consider as a symbol of a good doctor. At times we even directly call him and go to his residence - he understands the urgency.
Even though Mom was denying to do the PFT (Pulmonary function test), WE made sure everything is alright.
Leaving them sit on the third floor, I brought two vaccines from ground floor and kept it on the doctor's table. Seeing that, one of his attendant came toward me and advised to hold them - otherwise someone else may take that away - seriously ? People steal vaccines ? What kind of misery they are living in !!
The clinic is located at heart of the city and has lot of good doctors in several areas - they charge a little higher, but that felt OK for the convenience as you can save time.
And they do give discount on medicine like every other store - you will have to ask for that.
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Being simple and decent is really a good perspective to follow for living a good life, you just tend to enjoy well and be who you are rather being over dramatic or doing anything just for showing off...
Following or bringing up minimalism in your life is really a good practice but hard to get as it acquires a lot of patience and effort, that's really great on your part for bringing up the ideas of minimalism in your own and your family's life and making the relationships even stronger and good!!
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As I age, I am working on the small things like choosing happiness in the moment, and being a little more content with my story as it has played out so far. I too avoid the doctor because I am not looking to spend money on medicine that treats only the symptoms of discomfort and comes with a raft of side effects. I know that will come back to haunt me at some point and I am at the point of subscribing to the checkups that come when you crest a half century!
Keeping it simple to me means watching national and global events for context but focusing on the things I can impact closer to home with the people I love. AND making sure I have too much fun along the way.
Being content is much more meaningful - later we will feel happy about it.
To be honest, I am more involved in my mother's and father's activities than the other three brothers because of my strong desire for it. If we are living the life we are today, it is clearly because of those parents. Therefore, it is best not to forget our duties.
Exactly, its because of them we exist in this world.
Nowadays, people do not like their elderly parents. Every post of your diary makes me happy and makes people respect their elders. I believe that one day everyone has to grow old. But that time is spent well only when your children are with you. Children also learn all these things from you. The way you treat your parents, your children also do not want to treat you the same way. I am sorry that I went in a different direction from the topic of your post. Your work is really inspiring.
Well, I think, they still will have a sense of belonging seeing all these, they may not do to the extent that we do, but this will definitely inspire them to think about us at least.
I agree with you that, over time, our perception and thoughts change, and small things bring more happiness in life. It's great to see that you are taking care of your parents to the best possible way, and I appreciate it a lot
I have one question. Do you spend heavily on the medications? Also, kudos to you for taking good care of your parents…
I pray they live longer and longer
Not really, they have some routine medicines, in fact this time the doctor has reduced her medication.
It looks like they have a good doctor which is really good. But stealing vaccines! The things that some people will do.
First time in life I heard that and I was like what !!
You and me both!
When we are moving towards progress, our parents give priority even if there are some people behind it. They are the ones who have truly taken care of us since childhood and brought us to where we are today. So, no matter how busy we are, I consider it my responsibility to look after them. Because just as we took care of them when we were young, we should give priority to taking care of them in their old age. This is because they have no one to do anything for them in their old age. All they need is the care of their children. While we accumulate wealth, we should also develop human relationships to increase our quality. My mother also does not like to attend clinics and does not even like to take Western medicines. But we should come forward without hesitation to take proper treatment for their physical health.
That's the spirit.
It's definitely hard watching our parents get older. :(
Same goes for us :)
This is such a beautiful reminder. Taking care of our loved ones, especially our parents, is something money can’t replace. Finding happiness in these small, meaningful moments really is what life’s all about.
I wonder why Mama hesitates to go to the hospital
That’s the same as my mum. She suffers from hyperthyroidism but never wants to go to the hospital
I wonder why…
Tired of sufferings, they feel its better to die, but its our duty to change them.
I used to think the most important thing was getting a good job and money until last year, when a tragic event left its mark on all of us in the family. My younger sister spent over a month in a hospital bed fighting for her life, and seeing how everything can change in an instant taught me that the little things in life, like sharing with our loved ones, are the greatest gifts we can receive.
For me life is short. We aught to live it to its fullest. Finding happiness is what it takes in life. Finding happiness is what this present life is all about. Taking care of our aged parents properly is our responsibility. Watching them grow older is really a wonder.
It is absolutely true that if we protect our parents today and help them at this age, our children will also do the same to us because time passes by without any delay and it is passing very quickly. When children see that we value our parents, then they will also value us. We should always serve our parents because they love us the most in this world.
I couldn't agree more. This is really true. Some of my perspectives from five years ago are different now.
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It's good that you are able to bring your mom to the doctor. Some parents may refuse.
Is a necessary thing to do taking good care of health because when we're healthy we also living happily, you have done well
Focusing on small, meaningful moments like this really shows what minimalism is all about and I respect this so much, you must have a beautiful family. I admire it when i see someone put relationships and care above everything else. This is the kind of perspective the world needs more of so it can be a happier place
Generally I have grew to understand much more how life works much more than before. Now I understand that there is a need for me to live every moment of life as if it wouldn't come again
The part about taking care of your parents is the best friend and this is said by someone who would like to have that possibility but I lost them many years ago and when I had both my children and grandchildren I am trying to be a better person and help them in whatever way I can.
I personally believe that we should focus on what really matters to us, like our children and parents, and not on banal activities that fill us only for a moment, but as the years go by we will surely ask ourselves why I wasted all that time that I should have used in another way.
The blessing of parents is the greatest blessing in life, and being kind to them and taking care of them will benefit us when we grow up because I strongly believe in the saying “What goes around comes around”, meaning if you are good to them, your children will be good to you when you grow up and vice versa.
100%, only a matter of time.
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