“These are not weeds, but garlands woven by time on your existence.”
It is my tenth day in the seniors’ home. I’m doing a survey for my thesis on speed of social change.
I gather distilled wisdom, but the context has changed. They are unable to build a relevance for themselves in new frameworks.
I propose a video series, a book to make their voice heard. Some of them look enthusiastic. Some are just sceptical.
I meet my favourite Uncle Henry on the way out,
“You know what… there is fuel in the tank, but the engine does not start.”
2 July 2021
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Lovely allegories!
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Thanks a lot, Na’ama!
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Beautiful, makes me think.
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Thank you!
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No prob!
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A very good story. enjoyed it.
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Thank you so much!
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Beautifully written and such a wise uncle.
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Probably experienced ☺️ Thank you, athling2001!
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poignant and sad. Good stuff
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Thank you!
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The phrase with the garland is beautiful. And the views of young people on old ones is always the same, never changes, only when they get old themselves. Basically we are who we were at 30, only slower and sometimes sicker.
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We she’d certain attachments on the way. Thank you for the engagement!
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Not only is it great writing, but the creativity to come up with this story based off of that photo is pretty remarkable in itself.
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Thanks a lot!
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I know there is a need for senior homes, but I hope I never have to live in one. To spend all your time with those of the same old age has to be depressing. We all need to have people of all ages around us to have the vitality to be healthy and happy.
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It may be better than being alone for some.
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“These are not weeds, but garlands woven by time on your existence.” What a lovely sentiment.
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Thank you, Penny!
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Reena I went to spotify and was surprised by your voice 😉 Seniors are underappreciated and slowly fade away when shoved into a nursing home and forgotten. I think the book idea can give many a sense of purpose and may lead to other pursuits for them.
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Thanks! Anchor gives options of both recorded voices and using your own. This is recorded.
My other channel ‘Fiery Females’ does have the narrator’s voice extracted from videos.
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You’re welcome!
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Don’t give up too quickly on ‘seniors’ – we still have a bit of thrust in our engines, even if we do need a push start!
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Fully with you 👍 🙌
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Oh, that’s a wonderful last sentence! I worked in a nursing home. No words could have said it better.
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Thank you so much, Linda! Means a lot coming from you.
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Wise and pithy statement there.
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Thank you so much!
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Feels a little reminiscent and yet hopeful. Well done.
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Thanks 😃
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Dear Reena,
“Distilled wisdom.” I like that.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks a lot!
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So beautifully expressed.
There’s fuel and the will, but can they manage to use the skill?
So true- “These are not weeds, but garlands woven by time on your existence.”
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In modern parlance, one needs a market for everything. Else, it is not your Ikigai.
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Reblogged this on NEW OPENED BLOG > https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks 😃
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You are welcome, Reena! Thank you for writing always good “stuff”. 😉 xx Michael
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Youth is no excuse. Old age even less
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Good quote!
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