Insightful women over 65 share their reflections on aging gracefully— and how to find happiness at all ages and stages
Your family is your greatest treasure. If, when your children are growing up, you can make them feel that their home is the best place to be, the place they’re always wanted, you’ll foster their self-esteem and happiness. They’ll take that feeling with them when they build their own homes. Best of all, they’ll keep returning for visits, making your house noisy and messy again — and you’ll be the happiest person in the world!
—Mrs. Tzortel Katz,Eim Bayis, Beis Dina Rochel, a.k.a. Gateshead “New” Seminary
As you get older, you learn to take a deep breath and pause before reacting to anything. Learn to appreciate what you have, rather than look at what you’re missing.. If you look at those who have less, you will feel incredibly rich with the relatives you have.
—Mrs. Dina Moseson, Yerushalayim
As I experienced more of life, I realized that I’d wronged some of my children in my younger years. I didn’t want to leave it like that, so I did some soul searching and wrote each child a letter, verbalizing both my love and my regrets. I made the apologies I owed them, and I’m so glad I did. I feel like now my kids don’t have to worry “What does Mommy really think of me?” because they know the answer.
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