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Why we must listen to the wisdom of elders…

April 3, 2012 By Beverley Glick Leave a Comment

For centuries we respected the wisdom of elders. We listened to their stories and learned from them. Sadly, in recent times, the cult of youth has dominated our culture to such an extent that the old are often ignored, hidden away, disrespected and marginalised.  That’s why I was heartened and inspired when I discovered the Legacy Project: Lessons for Living from the Wisest Americans, … [Read more...] about Why we must listen to the wisdom of elders…

Filed Under: Storytelling Tagged With: 30 Lessons for Living, elder wisdom, Karl Pillemer, Legacy Project, stories

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