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A Lifetime of

Learning from

My Elders

by Emily Agee

ince I was young, my entire to the older generations' counsel Since that day, I have looked
life has been surrounded by and wisdom, especially if they are through that positive lens. No matter
Sseniors who have poured into willing to share their life experiences what each individual has done or
me, my family, and the other people with you. how far their impact has reached,
around them. Since my mom is the when a senior has a heart to impart
owner and publisher of Senior Link I have learned the importance of their wisdom into the lives of young
Magazine, I have been involved in listening to these stories. I distinctly people, it’s important to listen.
many Senior Link events. I have fond remember several years ago being
memories of the veteran ceremonies part of one of the Veteran issues’ I have witnessed first-hand the
and the many opportunities to hear covers. Several other children and importance of taking advantage of
valuable stories of impactful lives. I were seated in front of a group someone else’s hard-earned wisdom.
Being around a mom who constantly of military veterans. One of the Seniors offer a lifetime of wisdom
has the heart to hear and preserve biggest takeaways from that day was that is available for us to learn
the stories of every senior she meets the level of gratitude each veteran and grow from. By spending time
(especially veterans) has taught me expressed for their country. with seniors, I have learned how
the value of paying attention to the
stories of each of these individuals.
When tasked to pick a specific senior
to honor for their impact in my life, I
struggled to choose just one person’s
story. That is when I decided to write
about why it’s important to honor
all seniors who have gained hard-
earned wisdom and understanding
through their experiences.

Choosing to be in the company of
seniors opens many opportunities
to discover the wisdom they have
acquired. Every senior has their
own unique story and impact on the
world. It is beneficial to be receptive

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