How Can Older People Stay So Calm?
By admin on May 8, 2008 in Social
We're reading more and more how elderly people don't get upset, riled up or generally "freaked out" as much as younger people. Here is a thrilling story out of Memphis about a 92- year- old woman who turned the tables on a would be attacker in a Walmart parking lot.
You're actually watching a person who has spent a lifetime preparing for this moment. And you're not alone. This vid has been viewed over 1,509,817 times on Youtube so far. Anther intriguing point made by this lady who got a kiss instead of a bullet- Who needs the Today Show?
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Christopher Behnan: Wonderful lessons from the elderly .
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1 Comment(s)
By Barbara Ling on May 9, 2008 | Reply
Wow, what a great video! Thanks so much for sharing.
As a parent now myself, I always try to remember my kids will learn how to deal with stress by seeing how I react…and I want to always showcase calmness. Sometimes, I'll admit…it's very difficult to do.
Enjoy,
Barbara
Barbara Ling's last blog post..You’re too freakin’ old to learn how to make money with a blog – HAH!