3 most important things in youth and old age
<p>What matters most to you? That’s the question photojournalist Nancy Hill from <a href="http://www.yesmagazine.org/happiness/three-things-that-matter-most-in-youth-and-old-age-20160718" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">YES! Magazine</span></em></strong></a> asked 11 people over 70 and 10 children 7 and under.</p>
<p>“We live among such remarkable people, yet few know their stories,” Hill says. “Why do we show such little appreciation for people beyond a certain age?” And so she set out to listen to the voiceless, and the responses she received are truly illuminating.</p>
<p><strong>Over-70s</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>“Meeting new people, writing poetry and stories, reading books.” – Magdaleno Rose-Avila, workers’ rights activist</li>
<li>“My wife, my dog, going out in a meaningful way.” – Alex Panasenko, war veteran</li>
<li>“Physical and mental health, a healthy relationship with my family and fellow human beings, spiritual health.” – Frank Thompson, former prison warden</li>
<li>“Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, keeping an open mind, family and friends.” – Starr Farrell, cancer survivor</li>
<li>“Always being a good listener, a kind word, being trustworthy.” – Nancy Sims, retired hospital administrator</li>
<li>“My work, my health, my dear people.” – Judith Arcana, writer and activist</li>
<li>“Education and development, spirituality, eternal optimism.” – Akhila Mudigonda, Indian immigrant</li>
<li>“Family, good health, the next generation.” – Grant Tetsuka, retired teacher</li>
<li>“My family, God, being thankful.” – Hattie Lechlitner, grandmother of 12</li>
<li>“Family, exercise, retirement.” – Lillian Tetsuka, former secretary and wife of Grant</li>
<li>“Honouring my health, valuing my friends, practicing my faith.” – Ann Teresi, gourmet cook</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Under-7s</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>“Mummy, daddy and Elora, food and water, games.” – Lucca, 6</li>
<li>“Family, sisters, Bo (dog).” – Nia, 6</li>
<li>“Mum, dad, Declan.” – Pippi, 7</li>
<li>“My buddies, my stuffed animal, my Star Wars stuff.” – Carson, 5</li>
<li>“Papa, grandpa, uncle Steve.” – Colton, 6</li>
<li>“Mommy, papa, cartoons.” – Indiana, 7</li>
<li>“Uncle Buddy, my crazy dog, soccer.” – Orrin, 6</li>
<li>“Playing with friends, swimming, riding bikes.” – Payton, 6</li>
<li>“To be nice to your friends, listen to your teachers and mum, drawing numbers.” – Avayah, 4</li>
<li>“Cuddling with my mum, dad and brother, my toy cars.” – Michael, 6</li>
</ol>
<p>Tell us in the comments below, what’s the most important thing in your life?</p>
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