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Replace funerals with FUNerals
One TikTok commenter noted, “THIS should be the correct way to say goodbye to someone, a celebration of their time alive, the connections, the moments, the love they left in others’ lives.”
Who will remember you?
It’s really a shame. Technology exists today which enables everyone to capture and create a permanent record of their own story. But, very, very, very few people take the time to do so.
Surprise! Researchers discover having purpose creates positive emotions
Someone’s sense of purpose does not vary from day to day, let alone morning to evening on the same day. When a sense of purpose is instilled in people, it bubbles up from within and drives them to carry it out.
Virginia teacher leaves $1 million to her former school
Lillian arrived early every day, often coming to the school at 3 a.m. She even worked through the summers—and for years she brought in food for the staff every Monday.
Quality of relationships influences longevity, quality of life
“By age 50, the greatest determinant of whether a person would live to 80 and be healthy was the quality of the person’s relationships,” said Dr. Waldinger.
Scammers target seasoned citizens by pretending to be grandchildren
To prevent themselves from falling victim to these scams, seasoned citizens are encouraged not to get caught up in the “urgency” of the matter.
John Eldredge encourages people to ‘engage with real life’
The average 75-year-old will spend 69.75 years living in a little compartment, but only five years outside in the dazzling, living world. It’s a catastrophe, the final nail in the coffin for the human soul.
92-year-old man becomes social media star for sharing recipes
For 36 years, “Pop” was involved in the banking industry. Today he is on his way toward becoming a social media superstar for his love of cooking.
New communities combine affordable housing, sense of purpose
Intentional, intergenerational communities are springing up all over America. They help support foster or adoptive parents, as well as injured veterans and young adults with disabilities.