A Better Way of Being Old: The Irish Way!

Irish tradition offers us some inspiring ideas about how to get older in a powerful way. I can't wait to hear what you think!
Tell us in the comments:
1. Of the four ideas I shared, which are you eager to put into practice?
2. What's the best thing about getting older, in your opinion? Please share your wisdom!
I love to hear from you. Thank you so much for playing with us here!
SOURCES and WORDS
SEAN = old
The Táin, translated and edited by Thomas Kinsella
Sencha = old, wise man in The Táin
Seanfhocail = proverbs
Seanchas = traditional lore
Seanchaí = one who knows the lore, a storyteller
Seanóir = elder, senator, senior, old druid, bard
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[@babblemaker]

Answering from the US, my grandson's father was born and raised in Ireland. He too is a poet. So I sent him your Irish concept of age in hopes that he will make use of it as he grows farther away from his youth. A happy day to you! PS: One day, when my grandson was 4 or 5 (he's 27 now), I said to him, "Justus, I feel soooooo old today!" He studied me for a minute, and then he said, "But, NaNa, you don't look old....You look... new!" 😂That's one of the few things that keeps me going!"

[@katechadbournebard]

You look NEW - what could be better!!! Right now I am teaching some young blind and visually impaired writers and when they found out I'm 55, one of them said, "But you don't FEEL old!" which I took as a huge compliment. It seems you and I are doing quite well! Thank you so much for visiting here and for making my week.

[@babblemaker]

@katechadbournebard you are so welcome. And thank you for making mine. Now, being 71, I don't always feel like I look so new except for a few new creases. 😂But now, I only have to feel young to others. I think I can do that.

[@folkmikedelaney]

So, I’m 10 years into the “years that don’t matter”. So be it. I intend to make the most of it. Thank you for doing this. You are an inspiring seanchái.

[@katechadbournebard]

Go raibh maith agat, a chara dhil! And let's definitely make the most of this time and in fact, I think we should tweak this proverb, too. I'm in the "20 years declining" section, and I'd like to say, "twenty years when you finally have a clue about who you are and what really matters to you," and for your section, how about "twenty years when you will REALLY sing your songs and share your art and your heart and have a great time?" That is what I wish for you, anyway -and also what you seem to be doing so well!

[@mountainsno]

A serendipity moment finding your chanel. Thank you

[@katechadbournebard]

I'm delighted, and thank you for being here!

[@marciacoe4610]

Just ran across your show, your voice is so comforting to my soul. My maternal family came from Ireland

[@katechadbournebard]

I'm so glad to meet you and grateful for your lovely and kind words. Thank you so much!

[@drdebocherry]

You just changed my old age, thank you, new subscriber❣️

[@katechadbournebard]

Oh, I'm delighted! Thank you for telling me and thank you for joining us here!

[@RawhideRohirrimAndRanger3777]

This is a very interesting topic. Thank you for the video

[@katechadbournebard]

You are so kind: thank you! Are there poetry, folklore, or tradition related topics you’d like me to touch upon? If so, please don’t hesitate to let me know. 😊 As ever, I’m grateful for your presence here.

[@RawhideRohirrimAndRanger3777]

​@@katechadbournebard I am grateful for the kind words and I thank you once more. So far every video of yours I have seen is amazing and knowledgeable , so keep it up you're doing great!

[@katechadbournebard]

@@RawhideRohirrimAndRanger3777 You have officially made my day: thank you!

[@wtrclr83]

You are my first subscription, and I'm excited to have found this chanel! I'm looking forward to learning more about Irish tradition, music, literature, art and craft. ♥︎

[@katechadbournebard]

I am delighted that you’re here and I’m honored and grateful that my channel is your first subscribe! Thank you so much and Fáilte ó’m chroí - a heartfelt welcome to you! 🍀

[@LaurenPassarelli]

I couldn’t agree more. And you’re the rockstar of Irish and welcome.

[@katechadbournebard]

Thank you to an ACTUAL rockstar! I so appreciate your encouragement and presence here.

[@LaurenPassarelli]

😂

[@williambrooking333]

Yes. Indeed. I spent the first decades of my life watching and listening, particularly with being an introvert empathetic type. Seeing peers mouthing off about things and me thinking it a little shallow. Indeed the waters of their present life were rather shallow; bawling from the paddling pool. Youth is wasted on the young, said Oscar Wilde. Like your good self I'm stacking up the decades into my mid 50s and finding myself speaking more. Judiciously- I still see a lot of mouthing off, more so, and being a long time observer of people I've seen how words can bounce off and flutter to the ground. Thus I have learnt to choose time, place and company for best reception. Wise use of wisdom. And look at the elders put up to apparently lead. Looking at one country leading the stumble into oblivion. A bumbling fool and foolish bumbler. One might wonder if there's a conspiring to turn us away from our roots, to laugh off the old and hold our gaze to the neon gods we've made. Thankyou. Your videos are inspiring and bring hope. 🍀🙏🍀

[@katechadbournebard]

Thank you! This decade is a blessed place to land, isn't it?

[@cammacrae7959]

'S e boireannach air leth glic a th' annad!

[@katechadbournebard]

Go raibh céad míle maith agat! Is léir gur duine glic tú féin!

[@mollymcnaughton3133]

Dia daoibh gach duine..👋 Just found this as I am scrolling through KZbin. What serendipity to find this. Go raibh maith agat. 💚🤍🧡

[@katechadbournebard]

Dia's Muire duit, a chara! Thank you so much for your kind words and for bringing a smile along with An Ghaeilge. Go raibh maith agatsa!

[@mollymcnaughton3133]

@@katechadbournebard , my Gaeilge is still very much in her infancy. Lá amháin..☘️

[@katechadbournebard]

@@mollymcnaughton3133 yes! 🍀