“164th story”
A 92 years old man, short, very well-presented, who takes great care in his appearance, moved into an older adults’ home.
After waiting several hours in the lobby, he gently smiled when they told him that his room was ready.
His wife had recently died, and he was obliged to leave his home.
As he slowly walked to the elevator, using his cane, the nurse described his small room to him poorly, including the sheet hung at the window, which served as a curtain.
“I like it very much,” he said, with the enthusiasm of an 8-year-old boy who had just a new puppy.
The nurse said: ” You haven’t even seen the room yet, hang on a moment, we are almost there.”
” That has nothing to do with it,” he replied.
” It is already decided in my mind that I like my room. It is a decision I make every morning when I wake up. Happiness is something I choose in advance. Whether or not I like the room does not depend on the furniture or the décor somewhat; it depends on how I decide to see it.
I can choose to spend my day in bed enumerating all the difficulties that I have with the parts of my body that no longer work very well, or I can get up and thank God for those parts that are still in working order. Every day is a gift, and as long as I can open my eyes, I will focus on the new day and all the happy memories that I have built up during my life. Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw in later life what you have deposited along the way.”
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Nice story
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My pleasure 😊
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That is absolutely correct and so well presented.
Thank you so much Laleh for your positive philosophy.
Alain “Bibliofeel”
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Thank you Alain dear for your kind comment, appreciate your time.
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Thank you for the positive message and creative story. It brightened my day.
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Thanks so much dear for your kind words, means a lot.❤️
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No wonder the old man reached to his 92 years of age and the secret is just being positive and happy of what you have.thank you for sharing.
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Love you.❤️
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This is a wonderful story, uplifting. Thank you.
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Thanks Ashley sweetheart for reading and commenting.❤️
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A lesson to us all!
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Thanks for sharing your comment dear.🌺
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My pleasure
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Such a nice lesson learnt
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Thanks so much dear Sunith. Appreciate your kind visit.🌺
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Lovely story and a sobering lesson for us all. Life is a gift. Everyday we are alive is a gift and we should thank God for that.
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True, thanks a million dear for sharing your kind words.🌺
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Too good!! Rather than complaining what we do t have we must be thankful for what we have.
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Appreciate your kindness Binte.🌺
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Haven’t been able to catch up with your posts but I try to take time to read them. There’s always a good lesson to learn.
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That’s very kind of you dear, means a lot.
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Beautiful
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Thanks a million dear.🌺
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Thank you for that important reminder ❤
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Thanks Rosaliene. 😍❤️
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A lovely story
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You are welcome 🎉
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A great lesson and well written as always ♥
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Thanks so much dear, means a lot.🌺❤️
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What a wise man, he is teaching us a lot how to view life in his age.
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Thank you Cornelia dear. Have a nice weekend.
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I love this story, Laleh. I’m often guilty to dwelling on the abilities I’ve lost but, starting today, I’ll try to concentrate on all the things I can do. Thank you for sharing this inspirational story.
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That’s very kind of you Janet, I personaly learn a lot from all life lesson stories and that’s why I love to share it with my dear friends. Have a nice weekend.
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No wonder he has lived so long
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That’s what my husband said, yes if only we could stay positive. But it’s not easy. Thanks Derrick.
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A gentle embrace for all God’s beauty you share, my dear.
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Thanks a million dear.🌺🌷🌸
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Well done!!
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Thanks Michael dear, have a nice weekend.
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Me gustan las fotos,no se tu idioma te 👋 saludo !!
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Thanks so much dear, it’s English.❤️
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So true, wonderful story to warm the heart and learn from
Thank you my dear. 💜
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You’re an amazing friend Crissy.❤️
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Absolutely, enjoyed this story very much and the power of thought in the morning can make or break the day… Cheers to a great week ahead.
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Awwww, I’m so happy. Thank you for your kind words.
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Very nice 👌👌
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Thank you dear, appreciate your time.
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Thanks dear.
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very instructive story, full of wisdom with a worthy moral
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Thanks a million dear, appreciate your kind visit.🌺
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My pleasure, Laleh
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Wow what a beautiful story with such a great takeaway😊❤️🌷
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Thanks Samreen sweetheart.💕
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You are always welcome Laleh 😊🌷❤️
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Rich and honest look at life! In her 80s, my mother follows a similar philosophy of life. She shares so many treasures with me from her gifted journey.
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Wow you’re lucky to have her. God bless her and you. 💕
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Amazing story😍
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Thanks so much dear.💕
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You’re welcome❤️
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See this interesting blog https://isharahunar.wordpress.com/2020/10/26/my-girl-crush/
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Thanks so much dear.🌹
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Beautiful story 😊
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Thanks so much dear.🌺
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Ein freundliches Hallo, Laleh Chini,
es ist eine wunderbare Geschichte , ist sie von dir geschrieben?
Wie wir etwas empfinden, hängt eben viel davon ab, mit welcher Einstellung wie wir es sehen wollen…
Vielen Dank und alles Gute von Miriam
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Hi dear Miriam, this is a re-write, it’s not mine. Some of the stories are written by me, but mostly a re-write.
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Aber du hast sie ausgewählt – und damit viele Menschen angeregt über eine Grundhaltung froher Erwartung nachzudenken.,
Danke dafür!
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Awww, you are amazing dear.
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🙂 Thank you so much !
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This is so very lovely, Laleh!!! Thank You! 🤗❤️😊
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Appreciate your kind visit dear, means a lot. Much love.
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Thank You! Much love to You as well!!! 💕
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Thank you dear.
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Such a wonderful story! We all need to remember this wise man’s words when we are feeling hopeless!
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Thank you dear, appreciate your beautiful comment.
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Capacity is a state of mind..our attitude towards life depends on the way we see ourselves..the bible even tells us to guide our heart with all diligence,out of it cometh issue of life..nice story!!
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Thanks so much dear for sharing your beautiful words, appreciate it.💕
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Such a great photo and nice story.
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Thanks so much dear.🌺
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Accogliere la vita per come viene è un grande dono!
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Yes it is. Thanks dear.🌺
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I loved this! Thank you!
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Thank you sweetheart, appreciate it.🌺
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Hello! Thank you for your writings. They are uplifting. Your blog is a school.
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Awww that was an uplifting comment for me dear. Appreciate it.❤️
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