Our readers give some of the best advice around. Here are some great ideas in response to a recent post about how to avoid worrying too much. Read More
Learn to Be Grateful
“An attitude of gratitude” is an expression that popped up frequently among the elders. Research shows that promoting a feeling of gratitude can lead to improved psychogical well being. These lessons from the elders can help motivate you in that direction.” Read More
Back from Italy! Which Reminds Me of Maria
While in Italy the past couple of weeks, I saw how intergrated grandparents are into extended families. I thought of Maria, 83, who learned important lessons as an Italian immigrant to the United States. Read More
“You Can Do Anything for an Hour” – Contest Winner
Our first of three contest winners with lessons they have learned from an elder in their lives – a great example of what we can learn from elders if we pay attention. Read More
And the Winner is – Keep Playing!
Today, we post the first grand prize winner of the Legacy Project contest – Sandra on the importance of play. Coming soon – the winners of the contest for younger people. Read More
Sometimes a Few Words Can Change You: “Elder Mantras”
Elder wisdom sometimes gets expressed in a powerful phrase or idea. I find that the voice of one or another of the Legacy Project elders will come to mind in stressful situations. I’ve come to call these their “elder mantras.” Read More
Learning to live in the moment: Why not do it now?
Rather than focusing only on our long-term plans and ambitions, the elders tell us to learn while we’re young how to live in the moment. Read More
Worry Wastes Your Life
The elders had a strong opinion about worrying: Yes, bad things may happen, but you will find the resources in yourself to handle them. Why poison the present moment with continual, pointless worry? Read More
