It is interesting for me to observe how conversation topics with my friends have evolved with our age. Before we reached retirement age our discussions focused on women/relationships, travelling to exotic places, our professional activities, children’s future, debates about Obama’s birthplace, sports, movies etc. In more recent years, the focus has shifted to health issues, social security benefits, reminiscing about life, existence of God, financial planning in old age and so on. During one such recent group conversation, one friend posed a profound question: “Do you guys want to live a long life or are you content with your life as you lived so far and ready to happily check out when time comes?”

A lively discussion followed, with many agreeing that living a long life is full of sufferi

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