there seem to be alot of fear in growing old. but are the fears real or is it all in the mind. there are some goldies out there who live fearlessly. i suppose there is the fear of running out of money. then again, you can run out of money at any age. so what is it about running out of money when one is older? it is easier to get employment when one is younger. so running out of money may not seem like such a big deal. then again, with technology, many people are now able to work remotely - elderly, physically challenged, everybody. i suppose it is a matter of pride then. not wanting to come out of retirement. in any case, i think retirement is overrated. so, no issue then. i will not retire, but will keep busy and find work online. perhaps work from bangkok?
then there is the fear of loneliness. as one's friends/ family/ peers passes on, one is left feeling alone. loneliness is definitely an affliction of the mind. it is when one feels that nobody would care even if one expires. i say mind because one can feel lonely even if one is surrounded by people. so, it is when one thinks nobody cares that the loneliness comes. so, it boils down to our skills in making friends - which does seem to dwindle as time passes... a point to ponder.
sickness...after all, the insurance companies decided that the chance of one dying is higher and therefore, would require more money to provide assurance to the elderly. naturally, it would be a worry if one is sick. what if there is insufficient funds to treat the sickness - then one would pass away, and there will be no further worry. but what is the death is painful, without dignity. what happens then? nothing really. pain would pass. dignity is how one is perceived by others. which matters less when one has passed... i can be wrong! what can be done? community living - where a village takes care of one another. would that ever happen?
