Too often we measure ourselves against young people and their accomplishments. For example, when faced with a 13-year old who owns his own business, we not only comment on the talent of the kid, but we also consider our own shortcomings. While this kid was becoming an entrepreneur, I was struggling to learn my Torah portion for my bar mitzvah. Etc.
But why do we not compare ourselves to people at the other end of the age spectrum as well? When I am 81 years old, what will I be doing?
Speaking of which, Pope Benedict XVI just turned 81 last week. Mazel tov to him. Benedict became pope in April 2005 at the age of 78. That means that being pope is his retirement job.
Wow. Beats being a Walmart greeter.
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