A WORD FROM THE WISE…

by | Jan 9, 2020 | healthy eating, Independent Living | 1 comment

The photo attached was taken with Ms. Hilda on January 2, 2019

Each year, one of the highlights of the Annual Senior Awards Luncheon is the celebration of centenarians. One of them, Ms. Hilda Jones, turned 107 years young on January 2, 2020! I met Ms. Hilda nine years ago when she resided at Tanner Terrace in Glendale, AZ. She came monthly to our farmers market to receive fresh fruits and vegetables. During my conversation with her on her birthday, she offered the following Pearls of Wisdom
  1. Listen – you don’t know where your message will come from. Be open to receive.
  2. Don’t be in a hurry to do anything. Slow down. Get your rest.
  3. Be kind. Think about people’s feelings when you say things.
  4. People remember how you make them feel.
  5. Live a life of prayer.
  6. Always think positive thoughts.
I am grateful for her wisdom and that shared by other centenarians I have met over the last 10 years. A final message from Ms. Hilda is to keep your mind challenged, perhaps as she does, with a daily crossword puzzle.      

1 Comment

  1. Janelle Sheppard
    Janelle Sheppard on January 9, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I am open to receive and am greatful for Ms. Hilda’s wisdom as well.