There are people who retire in comfort who are not burdened with undischarged duties. They have no problems. The external cosy comfort and the abundant leisure of retirement do not give them a sense of inner ease. They are a problem to themselves. Many spend hours with the T.V. or grandchildren which are pleasant engagements. As soon as they are disengaged, a sense of loneliness takes possession of them. It is a discomfort that lives with them for the rest of their lives.
Pious people in retirement used to recite devotional songs or poems which will generate an inner engagement of sorts and will largely relieve the sense of unease. These poems are very powerful and when recited by those who understand their inner import are capable of giving great spiritual illumination. Even as an engagement, they are significantly meaningful. This discomfort though felt by old people more is there in all who have crossed their buoyant youth whose overflowing physical energy keeps up the engagement.
There is a substantial relief for such people, even a reversal of the unease into inner spiritual ease, sukham. For this method to work, one should believe that the Spirit is there behind the veils of external life. The formula 'Let Thy will be done and NOT my will' taken seriously will slowly seep into the Being, cross the veils and beckon the Spirit. Only that one must be gently persistent until the words of the formula become a voice behind our daily existence.
A moment of illumination emerges when as a grey cloud the depression leaves the person never to return. The loving attention paid to Thy will and its rule will lodge the power of that WILL inside forever. People, especially in their old age, will find a solace they have never dreamt of. Life will slowly become serene inwardly. Those who were a problem to themselves will now see they are a source of joy.