Our desire for independence, the focus on ourselves, and multiple other factors have resulted in a lot of lonely, overly independent lifestyles. The sharing of generational wisdom is fading.
To help myself heal from this situation, one that was created by my own parents, I’m digging into books, quotes, and reflections from some of our philosophers, preachers, older politicians,…basically looking at the “I wish I would have’s” from those that came before us.
We’re all aging, hopefully! Sharing one of the most beautiful pieces of photography art I’ve ever seen addressing this by photographer, Tom Hussey.
One of the most impactful books sharing reflections of those on their death beds, that I’ve found, comes from Bronnie Ware, and her findings while working as a hospice aide. These findings are so real, and so attainable if truly focused on. I can’t recommend this book enough!!
Regrets of the Dying – Bronnie Ware
I’m hoping to be able to grow old, simple as that. After losing family and friends at very young ages, it’s become more obvious how important the simple joys of a basic day can be. And with this in mind, my goal is going to stay on the positive, the uplifting, and sharing the gifts God has given to me.
Easy, absolutely not! Especially with social media and the bombardment of everyone’s opinion about everything, all the time! I’m trying to go back to the simplistic way of thinking. At least by putting it in writing it will help me towards this goal.
Live, Laugh, Love with everything you’ve got while you still can! 💜✨ Thank you so much for stopping by. I truly appreciate and value all of you here.
I love stories of my past, my parents’ past and their families’ past. I’ve never known my mother’s parents and always love to learn more about them. Older people have had lifetimes us younger generations have no idea about. I always find it so welcoming to hear their stories, to learn from their experiences. And I’m glad I’m not the only one.
Same here!! I’ve become a total genealogy nerd the last five years. Mainly I started because nobody was passing on any stories. I’ve been totally blown away with the cool pictures and stories I found on ancestry. It’s a bit of an addiction!
Haha, yes that’s how it starts. And once you begin, there’s no end in sight 😉
🤦♀️😳 definitely!!
This is so important and you are learning this at just the right age.
Oh that’s nice to hear!! Thanks for your thoughts here. 💜✨