Listen "The Cinnamon Toast Philosophy: My Grandmother's Extraordinary Approach to Ordinary Life"
Episode Synopsis
Episode SummaryIn this special tribute episode, host Aransas Savas honors her grandmother, Rosemary Baker, who recently passed away at age 95. Aransas shares the inspiring story of her grandmother's remarkable life and the valuable lessons she embodied about living fully at every age.Key MomentsChapters00:00 Inspiration and Influences02:54 Family Values and Homelife06:25 Adventures and Aspirations09:17 Facing Challenges with Resilience19:24 Uplifters-YouTube-End-Off-White-v4.mp420:00 Uplifters-YouTube-End-Off-White-v4-Audio (1).mp3Life Lessons from Rosemary BakerThe power of continuous creativity - never stop creating things you feel proud ofCommitment to movement - "If you never sit down, you never have to get up"The importance of clear vision - be honest about what you want and work hard to achieve itEmbracing playfulness throughout life - becoming more childlike with age, not lessThe restorative power of nurturing othersBeing authentic - it's okay to have strong opinions and preferencesNotable Quote"Growing older isn't about letting go... it's about pushing boundaries and constantly looking for new adventures."Closing ThoughtsAransas emphasizes that living and aging well is a community journey, encouraging listeners to show each other what's possible with a spirit of openness, possibility, curiosity, and play.MusicThe episode concludes with an original song featuring lyrics about lifting others up written by Rosemary's Great-Granddaughter.
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