A web-based discussion is coming up where we can share ideas about “30 Lessons for Living” and elder wisdom in general. Please join in and share your thoughts! Read More
Have Faith – But How You Do It Is Up to You
February 20, 2012
I wasn’t surprised that the elders often profess a very deep faith in God. But I was struck by the degree to which they also stressed tolerance for the beliefs of others. Over and over, they reported that a spiritual life is important, but the form it takes is up to you. Read More
Don’t Rush into Marriage
February 18, 2012
The elders in the Legacy Project have a lesson for avoiding regrets: Don’t rush into marriage. They advise waiting until you are really, really certain – and then waiting a little bit more. Read More
Avoiding (and Healing) Estrangement from a Child
February 15, 2012
Help from the elders for avoiding a damaging rift with a child. Read More
Looking for Love? Look Beyond Appearances
February 14, 2012
Agnes, 87, tells the story of how she met the love of her life, with a lesson for the rest of us who may be looking. Read More
Jane and Will: A Love Story
February 11, 2012
Heading toward Valentine’s Day, this week we’ll share a few stories from the elders about how they fell in love, and what they learned from many decades of marriage. Here’s Marjorie and Will’s story of love and separation during World War II. Read More
30 Lessons for Living – Tried and True Advice from The Wisest Americans
February 9, 2012
Reactions to the book demonstrate a deep interest in learning the practical advice for living of America’s elders. Read More
From Struggle to Success: Life Lessons from a Tuskeegee Airman
February 8, 2012
One lesson from the Legacy Project elders is: “Don’t give up trying to find a job you love.” If you think that’s impossible, read the story and lessons for living of Hiram Mann, 91 – one of the original Tuskeegee Airmen. Read More
