Reached 60 & What's Changing ?

Yes, I am changing,
After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, now I have started loving myself.

Yes, I am changing,
I just realised that I am not “Atlas”. 

The world does not rest on my shoulders.

Yes, I am changing,
I now stopped bargaining with vegetables & fruits vendors. 

After all, a few Rupees more is not going to burn a hole in my pocket but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.

Yes, I am changing,
I pay the taxi driver without waiting for the change. 

The extra money might bring a smile on his face. 

After all, he is toiling much harder for a living than me.

Yes, I am changing,
I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. 

After all, the story makes them walk down the memory lane & relive the past.

Yes, I am changing,
I've learnt not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. 

After all, the onus of making every one perfect is not on me. 

Peace is more precious than perfection.

Yes, I am changing,
I give compliments freely & generously. 

After all, it's a mood enhancer not only for the recipient but also for me.

Yes, I am changing,
I've learnt not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. 

After all, personality speaks louder than appearances.

Yes, I am changing,
I walk away from people who don't value me. 

After all, they might not know my worth, but I do.

Yes, I am changing,
I remain cool when someone plays dirty politics to outrun me in the rat race. 

After all, I am not a rat & neither am I in any race.

Yes, I am changing.
I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. 

After all, it's my emotions that make me human.

Yes, I am changing,
I have learnt that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. 

After all, my ego will keep me aloof whereas with relationships I will never be alone.

Yes, I am changing,
I've learnt to live each day as if it's last.
After all, it might be the last.

Yes, I am changing,
I am doing what makes me happy. 

After all, I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to me.