Joseph CascianiGeropsychologist, Consultant, Public Speaking, Freelance · Podcast Host of the Living to 100 Club | Clinical Strategies for Senior Residential Settings & Lifestyle Directors | Geropsychologist | Keynote Speaker

Seven Words that Demand Our Awareness: Be Healthy, Be Kind, Respect the Environment

21 Aug 2024 · 1 min

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In this monologue, the speaker reflects on how participating in their children's and grandchildren's activities—such as school events, sports, gymnastics, piano, and singing classes—makes them feel youthful despite being 81 years old. While the engagements with younger generations bring a sense of rejuvenation, the speaker also acknowledges the stark contrast of being the oldest person present at these gatherings. They mention their son is 11 and their daughter is 8, noting that they are close to being a great‑great‑grandfather. This personal anecdote ties into the broader themes of the video, emphasizing health, kindness, and intergenerational respect for the environment.

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makes you young because, you know, you go to elementary school, you go to the activities, you go to these meetings, you go to soccer, you go to gymnastics, piano, singing classes, you play with the kids. Um, and, uh, but at the same time, you find you go to these meetings or you go to school, you go to a classroom, you go to an auditorium, you realize you are the oldest person at this event by far. For sure. Because I could be, I'm nearly old enough to be the great-great-grandfather of my children. My son's 11, you know, and I'm 81 this year. Yeah. And my daughter's 8.