Secrets to Long Life

I attended a program this afternoon. At first I thought it was just a simple gathering for Catholics but then I was wrong.

After the mass, a group of young men and women gathered on the stage to sing joyful and praise songs. They also shared stories, some funny but most of them full of lessons.

These are the ideas that lingered on my mind... the Secrets to Long Life:

1. OPEN UP

They said that it's better to keep a lot of friends than be a loner. Having someone to share our thoughts, opinions, dreams, and aspirations will lengthen our lives.


2. TOUCH

We all need to be touched in one way or another. It may be a handshake, a pat at the back, a hug, a kiss or any kind of touch just as long as it wont hurt us. We also ought to touch others in a nice way.

3. SERVE/ VOLUNTEER

When we serve others witout getting anything in return--- that's the best way to serve God. There are many avenues to serve Him and his people. Offer your talents.

4. ACCEPT

Don't live in the past. Focus at the present happenings and just pray for the future. Worrying won't do anything good.

After listening to the talk, I've realized that I have so much to do. I need to open up to more to people. I need to touch more. Be more caring and sensitive to the needs of others. I need to volunteer. I need to offer my talents to God. And lastly, I need to accept things as they are. I have to be more patient and more lenient to situations and people around me.

May we all live up to a hundred! Enjoy life! Keep on reading!