We, the people who were born between 1940-1985 are the blessed ones. Our life is a living proof of simplicity and tranquillity:

What a beautiful answer!

Comparison between two "Generations" ....... Everyone must read 👌👌

A youngster asked his father: "How did you people live before with-

No access to technology

No aeroplanes

No internet

No computers

No dramas

No TVs

No air cons

No cars

No mobile phones?"

His Dad replied:

"Just like how your generation lives today with -

No prayers

No compassion

No honor

No respect

No character

No shame

No modesty

No time planning

No sports

No reading"

"We, the people that were born between 1940-1985 are the blessed ones. Our life is a living proof:

👉 While playing and riding bicycles, we never wore helmets.

👉 After school, we played until dusk. We never watched TV.

👉 We played with real friends, not internet friends.

👉 If we ever felt thirsty, we drank tap water not bottled water.

👉 We never got ill although we used to share the same glass of juice with four friends.

👉 We never gained weight although we used to eat a lot of rice everyday.

👉 Nothing happened to our feet despite roaming bare-feet.

👉 our mother and father never used any supplements to keep us healthy.

👉 We used to create our own toys and play with them.

👉 Our parents were not rich. They gave us love, not worldly materials.

👉 We never had cellphones, DVDs, play station, XBox, video games, personal computers, internet chat - but we had real friends.

👉 We visited our friends' homes uninvited and enjoyed food with them.

👉 unlike your world, we had relatives who lived close by so family time and ties were enjoyed together.

👉 We may have been in black and white photos but you will find colourful memories in those photos.

👉 We are a unique and, the most understanding generation, because *we are the last generation who listened to their parents*.

*Also , the first who have had to listen to their children.*

and we are the ones who are still smarter and helping you now to use the technology that never existed while we were your age!!!

We are a *LIMITED* edition!

So you better -

Enjoy us.

Learn from us.

Treasure us.

Before we disappear from Earth and your lives."

Source: received through whatsapp message

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