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Celebrating Longevity
December 02 2016
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RHP User
8 years ago
I admire those who are out living life when they are 'old and on the bench' but I don't think longevity is everything. You can live to be 100 and still be bitter, twisted and sour, not appreciating anything in life and never really lived. Or you can be here a short time and make a massive impact on the world. Either as a person of significance to entertainment, culture, science etc, or one who's lived life to the fullest. It's those people whether famous to 5 million or 5 people that I celebrate. Some live long lives and change the world. Others live long lives and impact a few in a positive way. By bringing new perspective, living in the moment, pushing through obstacles and challenges. Remembering people can be taken away in an instant is something I think we all appreciate as we get older. Because we appreciate the value of life more. But you only have to look at the music world to realise that a decade or a moment with someone can have more of an impact than a lifetime - Hendrix, Morrison, Joplin, Winehouse, Cobain, Hutchence for example. I think your message is important though - appreciate who is significant to us while we can because we don't know the end date.
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RHP User
8 years ago
You take may be the last,That's why living in the moment is so important.Just yesterdayI was at a school function and one of the teachers who is retiring had a heart attack..he is ok but still in hospital . A life well lived with few regrets particularly about the things we didn't do,opportunities that we missed. I was always an opportunist,I know what I achieved in my life,I am content in the knowledge that I have made some difference in the lives of people I supported for over thirty years. We may not be able to change the world but in small ways we can make a difference and maybe inspire others to do the same.Generosity of spirit,being positive is contagious,so we can choose this path or the other.As Soft says what's the point of living long if you are a negative person .Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
I didn't want to start a thread for debate though... As Mr Urn's thread is based on recognising the loss of so many this year... This thread is based on the idea of life and the living... there has been so much death this year and in the years before that. I wanted to celebrate life and only introduced the twist about longevity because of the particular people who sprang to mind. People who have been a part of my life for pretty much as long as I can remember, people I have and still admire for how they make me feel. As someone who has had people in and out of life like there's a swinging door somewhere, I have a special respect for longevity, I'm sure you can respect that. Lol, and I'm hoping some younger people post with their people who aren't necessarily, "old and on the bench". Not to describe Dolly, who happens to be playing on the christmas carols currently, that way at all! She was honoured with a "Lifetime Achievement" at the CMA awards this year as well as bringing out a new album that hit No' 1. But part of why she came to mind is because of a news story I read this week about how Dolly will donate $1,000 per month for 6 months to people affected by fires in Tennessee. Another who came to mind overnight, is Paul McCartney. It inspired thoughts of loved ones still here who have been around for a significant part of my life and the idea of celebrating that longevity. I hope others will celebrate the longevity in what is a world where people can be taken away from is in an instant.
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Lifes_great
8 years ago
Quoting 'Qefenta1' You take may be the last,That's why living in the moment is so important.Just yesterdayI was at a school function and one of the teachers who is retiring had a heart attack..he is ok but still in hospital . A life well lived with few regrets particularly about the things we didn't do,opportunities that we missed. I was always an opportunist,I know what I achieved in my life,I am content in the knowledge that I have made some difference in the lives of people I supported for over thirty years. We may not be able to change the world but in small ways we can make a difference and maybe inspire others to do the same.Generosity of spirit,being positive is contagious,so we can choose this path or the other.As Soft says what's the point of living long if you are a negative person .Q We are all walking a tightrope...just need to enjoy what we have and make the most of everyday. Take the time to stop and smell the roses. 'Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much'! I had a teacher in my second to last year at school, he was new to the school and lots of kids didn't like him. I found that he managed to teach at a level that we could all understand. I recently emailed him to thank him for his efforts and patience and to let him know that he is making peoples lives better. I'm sorry it took 32 years to show my appreciation.
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RHP User
8 years ago
"What's the point in living if you are a negative person?" Q, good question which is why I thought I would start a thread to celebrate the longevity of people who are in my experience wonderful, giving people. I figured that would be a given from the posters point of view who replied to the topic considering they were celebrating that longevity of the people I asked them to post about. I do wonder why I survive and they don't, something I've written elsewhere nigh on a year ago since I lost one of those precious friends. One of the most positive people I ever knew and they were also in my mind at the time of posting. I still cry. Lifes_great, sorry? :-) What a lovely thing to do. I know I made sure my friend knew how much they meant to me and they in return would assure me of the difference I'd made to their life. I've been moving ahead slowly, sometimes backwards, in my life in recognition of what I know they would want for me. Teary, smiley Peachy... knows longevity isn't everything with a relative who has been in aged care for over twenty years.
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RHP User
8 years ago
...that I admire greatly the longer they live, are the 14th Dalai Lama and Queen Elizabeth the second. Both respective heads of state from a bygone era. Representatives of a system we're told is an anachronism, neither had a choice in it, and both have had to adjust to a task of huge responsibility in ways they thought best over many decades of social change. Experiences like theirs can only come with time...not a flash in the pan.
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RHP User
8 years ago
Who is eighty-seven.A retired academic.philosopher,peace activist ,writer.He is passionate about the rights of indigenous people and he has been a huge influence in many people's lives,of course including mine. David Attenborough ,now I think in his nineties,he almost single handedly educated us about the amazing wonders of nature.Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
It would be Oprah, Ellen, Tony Robbins, David Attenborough. I never really had favourite celebrities until I wanted to make a difference in my life. I don't go to concerts or festivals anymore, but I do love myself a bit of life education. I especially love hearing people's stories when they tell them, because it has so much meaning to them and it lights them up. I see how I can apply the same principles in my own life and pass on to others. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
Thank you for this post, it made me think... I've realised we need to cherish significant figures (famous or not) in our lives before they pass. When they pass, they leave their legacy to the world and/or in your heart. We must follow the ones we love and admire so much so that we can be enlightened, learn from what they know and what they are continuously learning and sharing themselves. The healing process and the power comes to us a lot faster and stronger when we learn from the best and the ones that resonate with our soul. Peace, love and joy 😊 xoxo - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
I think you encapsulated the heart of my post. I didn't specify in my OP but I do admire the people I mentioned, famous and part of my life. They feel good to me and I celebrate that they are a part of my life and give me good example. Thank you. Peachy xo
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RHP User
8 years ago
My parents 👍👌
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RHP User
8 years ago
I especially love that, 💑 Peachy xo
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RHP User
8 years ago
Reminded me of a history teacher I had when I was fourteen.His name was Charles D'Aprano. He came to Australia in 1937 from Italy and fought in WWII .He was passionately anti fascist and a prominent member of the Communist Party.. He was a huge influence on me,he gave me a copy of Emile Zola's Germinal which shaped my thinking around social justice issues. He lived a long life and Swinburne Instite has a scholarship in his name for students of Italian. Thank you Charlie Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
Will Smith has returned! After his marriage turmoil and getting through, I'm so glad this talented man is back on the big screen! He has gone through the darkest times in his marriage and worked hard at everything he does. What a man to look up to for strength as he and Jada never stopped fighting to save their marriage. Finding the deepest darkest truth about their partners and getting through. I wish they same could be said for Brangelina... *heart breaks* (I've probably only spent 10min reading their summary... I don't stalk them. Honest :D) - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
I know not of what you speak with any problems between Will Smith and Jada, FlyGirl but I have read of the separation of Brad and Angie, 'Brangelina'. A big boohoo here for both couples who seemed so right. But mucho recognition to Will Smith, who deserves to say 'I am Legend' in so many areas. That is a movie I saw on the big screen. Do you remember the journey of the butterfly in that? The story was told in the opening scenes, and is, it took me a few watches of the movie to realise, played out in the closing scenes. Peachy :'-)
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RHP User
8 years ago
Go back and watch it! 😄 Just to see what you see - thanks Peachy!
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RHP User
8 years ago
It is an awesome movie and that small detail of the Monarch butterfly gives it meaning that helps me accept the ending. Peachy
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