Opinion: Age, time, the reality of life’s one day

Life’s journey is measured in stages, and every year adds meaning to our existence.

This reminder comes in a reflective message attributed to Hon. IG Amaechi Okoro, who urged people to think deeply about their purpose.

The opinion piece categorized ages into phases, reminding readers that time does not wait for anyone.

The statement emphasized that pretending to be young forever is self-deceit, stressing that the true test of existence lies in how one lives and what one achieves for family, friends, relatives, and God.

The document highlighted different age brackets under unique classifications.

Overtime age

1. Those born in 1925 are now 100 years old.
2. Those born in 1926 are now 99 years old.
3. Those born in 1927 are now 98 years old.
4. Those born in 1928 are now 97 years old.
5. Those born in 1929 are now 96 years old.
6. Those born in 1930 are now 95 years old.
7. Those born in 1931 are now 94 years old.

Sunset age

8. Those born in 1932 are now 93 years old.
9. Those born in 1933 are now 92 years old.
10. Those born in 1934 are now 91 years old.
11. Those born in 1935 are now 90 years old.
12. Those born in 1936 are now 89 years old.
13. Those born in 1937 are now 88 years old.
14. Those born in 1938 are now 87 years old.
15. Those born in 1939 are now 86 years old.
16. Those born in 1940 are now 85 years old.
17. Those born in 1941 are now 84 years old.
18. Those born in 1942 are now 83 years old.
19. Those born in 1943 are now 82 years old.
20. Those born in 1944 are now 81 years old.
21. Those born in 1945 are now 80 years old.
22. Those born in 1946 are now 79 years old.
23. Those born in 1947 are now 78 years old.
24. Those born in 1948 are now 77 years old.
25. Those born in 1949 are now 76 years old.
26. Those born in 1950 are now 75 years old.

Old age

27. Those born in 1951 are now 74 years old.
28. Those born in 1952 are now 73 years old.
29. Those born in 1953 are now 72 years old.
30. Those born in 1954 are now 71 years old.
31. Those born in 1955 are now 70 years old.
32. Those born in 1956 are now 69 years old.
33. Those born in 1957 are now 68 years old.
34. Those born in 1958 are now 67 years old.
35. Those born in 1959 are now 66 years old.
36. Those born in 1960 are now 65 years old.
37. Those born in 1961 are now 64 years old.
38. Those born in 1962 are now 63 years old.

Amendments and reconciliation age

39. Those born in 1963 are now 62 years old.
40. Those born in 1964 are now 61 years old.
41. Those born in 1965 are now 60 years old.
42. Those born in 1966 are now 59 years old.
43. Those born in 1967 are now 58 years old.
44. Those born in 1968 are now 57 years old.
45. Those born in 1969 are now 56 years old.
46. Those born in 1970 are now 55 years old.
47. Those born in 1971 are now 54 years old.
48. Those born in 1972 are now 53 years old.

Achievements and fulfilment age

49. Those born in 1973 are now 52 years old.
50. Those born in 1974 are now 51 years old.
51. Those born in 1975 are now 50 years old.
52. Those born in 1976 are now 49 years old.
53. Those born in 1977 are now 48 years old.
54. Those born in 1978 are now 47 years old.
55. Those born in 1979 are now 46 years old.
56. Those born in 1980 are now 45 years old.
57. Those born in 1981 are now 44 years old.
58. Those born in 1982 are now 43 years old.

Decision-making age

59. Those born in 1983 are now 42 years old.
60. Those born in 1984 are now 41 years old.
61. Those born in 1985 are now 40 years old.
62. Those born in 1986 are now 39 years old.
63. Those born in 1987 are now 38 years old.
64. Those born in 1988 are now 37 years old.
65. Those born in 1989 are now 36 years old.
66. Those born in 1990 are now 35 years old.
67. Those born in 1991 are now 34 years old.
68. Those born in 1992 are now 33 years old.

Commitment and determination age

69. Those born in 1993 are now 32 years old.
70. Those born in 1994 are now 31 years old.
71. Those born in 1995 are now 30 years old.
72. Those born in 1996 are now 29 years old.
73. Those born in 1997 are now 28 years old.
74. Those born in 1998 are now 27 years old.
75. Those born in 1999 are now 26 years old.
76. Those born in 2000 are now 25 years old.
77. Those born in 2001 are now 24 years old.
78. Those born in 2002 are now 23 years old.

Adolescence and studies

79. Those born in 2003 are now 22 years old.
80. Those born in 2004 are now 21 years old.
81. Those born in 2005 are now 20 years old.
82. Those born in 2006 are now 19 years old.
83. Those born in 2007 are now 18 years old.
84. Those born in 2008 are now 17 years old.
85. Those born in 2009 are now 16 years old.
86. Those born in 2010 are now 15 years old.
87. Those born in 2011 are now 14 years old.
88. Those born in 2012 are now 13 years old.

Baby and toddler supervision age

89. Those born in 2013 are now 12 years old.
90. Those born in 2014 are now 11 years old.
91. Those born in 2015 are now 10 years old.
92. Those born in 2016 are now 9 years old.
93. Those born in 2017 are now 8 years old.
94. Those born in 2018 are now 7 years old.
95. Those born in 2019 are now 6 years old.
96. Those born in 2020 are now 5 years old.
97. Those born in 2021 are now 4 years old.
98. Those born in 2022 are now 3 years old.
99. Those born in 2023 are now 2 years old.
100. Those born in 2024 are now 1 year old.
101. Those born in 2025 are between 0 and 365.5 days.

Reflections on life and mortality

The reminder urged people to avoid living in pretense, stressing that time is fleeting.

Readers were encouraged to reflect on what they have done for family, friends, relatives, and God since birth.

The piece asked whether there is still something meaningful to be done before life runs out.

It warned that each passing day brings one closer to their final resting place.

The statement urged people to treasure themselves daily, as life is temporary.

It added that gratitude, prayer, diligence, and good works lead to eternal life.

The warning of “one day”

The piece listed several “one day” reflections, reminding readers that the final day of reckoning is inevitable.

One day, civil servants will retire and live a private life.

One day, another person will take the seat you now occupy.

One day, you will lock your door but never reopen it.

One day, you will wash your best clothes but never wear them again.

One day, your favorite meal will be prepared, but you will not eat it.

One day, you will eat and drink what you will never excrete.

One day, your CV and work experience will cease to matter.

One day, even the one who loves you most will keep their distance.

One day, you will think of what you cannot accomplish.

One day, you will be described as a corpse.

One day, you will be isolated in the grave.

One day, your loved ones and possessions will mean nothing to you.

One day, you will hold your breath and never release it.

One day, you will stand before God as Judge.

One day, flies and termites will come, and you cannot chase them.

One day, you will receive a call you cannot decline.

One day, your name will be called, but you will not answer.

One day, your cherished assets will be taken by another.

One day, your deeds on earth will be played back like a CD.

One day, “Late” will be added to your name.

One day, God will assign you to your eternal place.

One day, your body will return to dust.

One day, your verbs will change from “is” to “was.”

One day, you will receive an eternal home in Paradise or Hell.

One day, you will not hold or type on your phone again.

Conclusion

The piece concluded that people must live gently and in peace with all.

It urged avoidance of evil, maltreatment, and arrogance in wealth, riches, wisdom, and power.

It reminded that worldly things vanish, but good works remain eternal.

It stressed that only good deeds will be remembered after death.

The statement closed with the timeless message: “Only remembered by what you have done.”