Joy Till Death

Age, the faded star on the horizon, followed inadvertently but consistently by a column of weary pilgrims among whom all of us will be gradually included, is nothing but a clear indication of humans returning to where they started — in the bosom of picturesque nature. How nice it would be to go back there without pain, in a good mood and smiling. How nice it would be — even at this stage of life — for the eye to enjoy gazing into the face of a good person, the heart to feel the warm spell of reciprocated love, the joints to move freely and the brain to kindle an optimistic mood every day. In fact, it is often a little different. Worn mechanical parts of the body's machinery squeak in horror, muscles become weak from inactivity, eyes lose their eagle's sharpness and a heart that once liked to love must contend with itself for survival. How easy it is in this state to succumb to despair, often exacerbated by watching that star fade more and more on the horizon of a disappearing future. However, is this despair in old age not commonplace? Is an enjoyable trip back to eternal and beautiful nature no longer possible? Yes, of course it is. For those who are heading in this direction and working a little on themselves, it is possible but, of course, it requires a rather strong will. The sooner it starts, the better, but it is never too late to work so that the body does not suffer and the brain is kept active. Do not let your brain rest, because you can further the beneficial effect of brain activity on mental freshness and overall attitude towards life in old age. As long as possible, the freshness should let you see and experience the world and events around you with delight. This book, riding on the echoing waves of the motto 'Do not leave room for nothingness', pursues this aim.

About the Author :
As a nuclear engineer, Zsolt Stanik lived for decades in the fascinating world of atoms, nuclear reactions and reactors and was continually surrounded with the language of the trade. One day, it dawned on him that there was also another world - the everyday life of people - that was inspiring and often amusing. His stories and books spring from this revelation and deal with absurd situations and common human challenges. Many of his stories are now available in English on www.amazon.com. A true Czechoslovakian, fluent in both the Czech and Slovak languages, Zsolt Stanik absorbed both cultures in his formative years. He was born and spent his early youth in Kosice, Slovakia, and later studied nuclear physics and engineering in Prague, Czech Republic. His work often took him to Vienna, Austria, where the International Atomic Energy Agency is located and where - between 1993 and retirement in 2006 - he held the position of information manager. At present, he lives in Prague and works as a freelance consultant in nuclear knowledge management. He has two children, Danny and Lucie, and two grandchildren, Anetka and David. To know more about Zsolt Stanik and his books, please visit his website at www.stanik.name.