In one of my earlier posts, I had remarked that old persons do not have a future. This remark came under severe criticism by some of my very near and dear ones, as they thought that the remark smacked of pessimism, frustration and negative attitude. Now I want to clarify that having no future is to be interpreted as 'freedom from future.' Who does not want freedom? Who would like to remain a slave?

Right from the childhood we have remained slaves of future. Planning for our exams, planning for a career, planning for marriage, children's education, their marriage, etc. etc. Now we are senior ctizens - retired from job and free from domestic obligations. Our main responsibility now is to look after ourselves and help others if such a help is sought. The past is dead, the future cannot be predicted. The present is the only reality. Let us live in the eternal NOW, which is the only reality. I appeal to all the senior citizens not to brood over the past and not to worry about future. We have lived the past, we are not aware of future. We have achieved freedom. Let us live every moment of the present and be happy.