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I spent the past week with my entire family celebrating the life of my beautiful grandmother. Her memorial service was special, but of course, it was also sad. It’s hard to say goodbye. Letting go of people is one of the hardest experiences to endure, but when you meet someone who touched your heart deeply, they stay with you forever.
My grandmother lived a healthy 94 years. A few years ago I asked her what the secret to life was.
She told me three things:
1. Don’t Worry About Anything
I asked my grandmother how she got through the tough times. “There’s no point in worrying, because everything always works out
in the end,” she said.
Most of us run around trying to catch up to unmet expectations, stressed out and consumed with worry. But when we reflect back to past portions of our life, we can see that everything always worked out.
2. Savor the Sweet Moments in Life.
My grandmother ate chocolate almost every day and savored each bite fully. She would say, “I’d like something sweet.” This was a reflection of her outlook on life. She knew how to be present and make the most out of each moment.
3. Present Yourself to the World as A Gift
My grandmother always made sure she looked nice. I asked her what the secret to life was. She said, “Always put your lipstick on and do your hair because you never know where the day will take you or who you will meet.”
I realize her hair obsession had nothing to do with being superficial, but it had everything to do with self-respect and self-love. When she did her hair and makeup, it was her saying, “I am here world. I show up fully in this moment.” It was a gift full of pride for what she created in this world, a family full of love and kindness.
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What a lovely lady your grandmother was and wise gifts she left you with. May she rest in peace.
Thank you for your kind words and support. Hugs to you and your loved ones as well.
Shannon, my sympathy for the loss of your grandma. My grandmother and I were very close and I still really miss her, even after 8 years. She also taught me so much about enjoying life, laughing with friends, and having confidence that things I was worried about would work out just fine. Having raised children in Chicago during the depression, she took in laundry and washed it in the bathtub and hung to dry for extra money. Also cut cardboard insoles for her shoes when they wore out. She taught me so much about being strong, having faith in yourself to get through challenging times, keeping laughter and a good sense of humor intact. As a doctor, I often tell my patients things my grandmother would tell me, like,” Life’s great if you don’t weaken.” To which i would reply, “but grandma, I am feeling pretty weak!”