Her 118th birthday wish is "to die soon". But in the meantime, Lucile Randon, better-known as "Sister Andre", always keeps her door open for any visitor who might want to say hello.
Sister Andre is the oldest-known woman in France and Europe, and the second-oldest in the world after Kane Tanaka, a 119-year-old who lives in Japan.
She was born in Ales, southern France, on February 11, 1904, the year that New York opened its first subway, the Tour de France had only been run once and World War I was still a decade away….continues
It is definitely a marvel for individuals to be alive for centennials. The utility of these individuals is questioned by themselves
‘ Sister Andre even admits to a certain impatience. "To be alone all day with the pain is no fun," she said, but: "God is not hearing me, he must be deaf.”’
The article attributes that atop nutrition, social factors play a role.
‘she found that they(centenarians) were often extroverts, charismatic, at ease in social situations, passionate about something, goal-oriented and able to find adaptation strategies when dealing with problems.’
The article ends with
Sister Andre’s formula for a successful life: "Find great love and don't compromise on your needs."
How much weight should we place in her words? Do you think it is fair to drop works in progress for a true passion?
Would you want a life this long? explain.
The debate of quality vs quantity comes to life in the article, what is your ideal situation?
Cool post, Curtis! Centenarians fascinate me, honestly. They have seen so much change and experienced far more than we realize. I think that when in the presence of an individual of this kind of experience, words should weight (I am sure that I could learn a thing or two.. or ten). I would love to know her passions, hobbies, diets, and goals (present or past). I have noticed that older individuals are filled with a sort of "spunk" that cannot always be found in younger generations.
ReplyDeleteIt's always extremely fascinating and rewarding to speak to those before us. My great-grandmother is currently 97 years old, and I could listen to her stories for hours. There's so much wisdom there it's incredible.
ReplyDeleteSuper-centenarians are definitely interesting! I do think that there's wisdom in Sister Andre's words, at least to a certain extent. You don't want to have regrets later for not pursuing a passion. However, there is the point to "not compromise your needs." I think this also means being kind of practical. After all, part of your needs are making a living. I would be fine with living that long but only if the quality of life was good.
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