The greatest need of all is regular human connection
March 18, 2025
As I wondered what I could possibly offer to someone who seemingly had everything he wanted or needed, it dawned on me. I can offer human connection.
As I wondered what I could possibly offer to someone who seemingly had everything he wanted or needed, it dawned on me. I can offer human connection.
By stepping up as an advocate, you can be a voice for those who might otherwise go unheard, ensuring they receive the dignity and care they deserve.
By the end of this year’s Unconference, I had accumulated an array of excellent ideas I will use to promote Forward From 50 as well as my new venture, Life Story School.
The movie shows that everyone has a story, and it is those stories that connect us to the past as well as the future. Yet, “Here” has a strong message for people over 50, too.
As a child, Tad Derrickson watched his grandfather run a saw mill. Today, Tad has a portable mill he uses to give new purpose to trees destined for local landfills.
While interviewing people for Forward From 50, I realized everyone has a story to tell. Not only does your story matter, stories are the best way to connect generations of people with each other.
The bottom line is that people who desire a long and engaging life, need something that gives their lives meaning and purpose. Remove that purpose and engagement, and their lives enter a slow decline of mental ability.
“Every rotten evil thing that has happened to me has been transformed into a valuable learning situation whereby I developed genuine empathy for others,” said Sandra.
I consider myself very fortunate that the stroke was mild and I experienced no significant problems. I could still think and, more importantly, write creatively. There are many, many others who were not as fortunate.