This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis

Brinty · 05-14-2009, 09:43 PM

A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each
morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved
perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.

His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After
waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly
when I told his room was ready.

As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description
of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window.

"I love it," he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just
been presented with a new puppy.

"But Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait."

"That doesn't have anything to do with it," he replied. "Happiness is
something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't
depend on how the furniture is arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind. I already
decided to love it.

"It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can
spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body
that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do.

"Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day
and all the happy memories I've stored away.. Just for this time in my life.
Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in.

"So, my advice to everyone would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank
account of memories!

"Thank you for your part in filling my Memory Bank. I am still depositing.
Remember the five simple rules to be happy:"

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

BROOK · 05-14-2009, 10:09 PM

Shine on Brinty as always great advise and wisdom

05-14-2009, 11:13 PM

What a beautiful post and I know exactly what he means.

Luminari · 05-15-2009, 01:12 AM

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

Thank you Brinty, very good advice.

lemon_sky88 · 05-15-2009, 02:27 AM

I love it. Your kindness is out of this world. Every one should share in your spirit.

Orion11 · 05-15-2009, 03:10 AM

i love it,

thank you Brinty.

Gemeos · 05-15-2009, 09:37 AM

What a great post!
Definitely something we should all be doing on a daily basis!

Thank you for sharing.

Best

Gemeos

henners · 05-15-2009, 11:51 AM

Great thread Brinty, it resonates with me. I personally practise it everyday. I meet lots of people everyday, share my knowledge, my friendship, and to some extent, love and most of the time, i get my happiness back in different forms. A big thank you, a hug, a kiss, sometimes even a tip which is not as important to me as simply a thank you.

Quote:

" So, my advice to everyone would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories!"

Yes, totally agree.

Henry

burgundia · 05-15-2009, 12:48 PM

Simply wonderful....

rhythm · 05-15-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luminari

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

Thank you Brinty, very good advice.

hey Brinty as usual

a well balanced

and beautifull

human being

a living example of

no nonsense

simple truths

expresed with

clarity

always greatfull for that

rhythmmm

Noela · 05-16-2009, 12:23 PM

A wonderful post, Brinty - and what a wonderful man! Surely,
people like him are the salt of the earth, and I,m sure that
whatever happens in the future, he, and others like him,
will be just fine.

Thank you for giving us this little peep into your world!

Traverser · 05-16-2009, 01:22 PM

Superb post Brinty...

I was moved reading that.

What a wonderful attitude to life that Gentleman has.

And, "The five simple rules to be Happy":

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

Your absolutely right, they work...

Blessings, Trav.

Brinty · 05-16-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orion11

i love it,

thank you Brinty.

Thank you Orion.

I was impressed with your moon shots - and also with your telescope.

Would you mind telling me what model it is?

05-14-2009, 09:43 PM	#1
Brinty Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blackbutt, Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,004	This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when I told his room was ready. As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window. "I love it," he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy. "But Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait." "That doesn't have anything to do with it," he replied. "Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. "It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. "Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away.. Just for this time in my life. Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in. "So, my advice to everyone would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories! "Thank you for your part in filling my Memory Bank. I am still depositing. Remember the five simple rules to be happy:" 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less.

05-14-2009, 10:09 PM	#2
BROOK Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,117	Re: This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis *Shine on Brinty as always great advise and wisdom*

05-14-2009, 11:13 PM	#3
sleepingnomore Guest Posts: n/a	Re: This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis What a beautiful post and I know exactly what he means.

05-15-2009, 01:12 AM	#4
Luminari Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,570	Re: This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less. Thank you Brinty, very good advice.

05-15-2009, 02:27 AM	#5
lemon_sky88 Avalon Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio U.S.A. Posts: 152	Re: This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis I love it. Your kindness is out of this world. Every one should share in your spirit.

05-15-2009, 03:10 AM	#6
Orion11 Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,098	Re: This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis i love it, thank you Brinty.

05-15-2009, 09:37 AM	#7
Gemeos Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 303	Re: This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis What a great post! Definitely something we should all be doing on a daily basis! Thank you for sharing. Best Gemeos

05-15-2009, 12:48 PM	#9
burgundia Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 3,442	Re: This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis Simply wonderful....

05-16-2009, 12:23 PM	#11
Noela Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 205	Re: This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis A wonderful post, Brinty - and what a wonderful man! Surely, people like him are the salt of the earth, and I,m sure that whatever happens in the future, he, and others like him, will be just fine. Thank you for giving us this little peep into your world!

05-16-2009, 01:22 PM	#12
Traverser Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Where I'm Supposed To Be - Scotland Posts: 72	Re: This is something we should all be doing on a daily basis Superb post Brinty... I was moved reading that. What a wonderful attitude to life that Gentleman has. And, "The five simple rules to be Happy": 1. Free your heart from hatred. 2. Free your mind from worries. 3. Live simply. 4. Give more. 5. Expect less. Your absolutely right, they work... Blessings, Trav.