The aging process

Hello Jasmine, I remember my Grandfather telling stories, of his travels. He immigrated to Canada from Russia in 1913. He had some travels thru some historic times, , and now I find myself telling the younger members of the family his stories, (story teller) to keep his memory alive. Other than that, I don t do any of the things that my Grandparents had interest in. Time marches on.

I think what you say is relevant /valid
From a personal perspective it is ones cultural upbringing
If one Is raised to have respect for one elders within ones immediate family, and community rather than the western individual first concept, than one is more inclined not only to take note of ones elders wisdom/life's experiences, but actually incorporate it into their own live's and pass the knowledge on to their own off spring in their turn. With the added benefit of their own life's experiences added to their elders knowledge, making the knowledge they pass on to their children more relevant to their children's life/time, kind of like continual software upgrades/updates.

Even though I was born/raised/lived my whole life firmly in the western world ones formative years was strictly ethnic based and never forgotten even now I am well past my use by date lol but I admit that it is frustrating trying to continue to keep our cultural identity from being subsumed/assimilated into western culture, the world moves on, our grandchildren need to move with it, for their and their children's furture well being.

A postscript I did not find it hard to have a foot in both worlds and would not change my life in any way, but as I get closer to dying I find myself retreating back to my roots.

Aging, J.. There's a rare genetic syndrome called progeria. Google it for a little perspective on aging.. A-Aa-V.

Hi Jasmine.
That is the beauty or growing old. It brings you a peace unknown in your youth. Yes, and the wisdom not to share ideas with those who won't appreciate it. Growing old is the cherry on the cake of life. As long as you don't stop living just because you're growing older.