Story telling is an ancient form of sharing our experiences and wisdom and it provided a purpose for families and communities to come together and connect. This oral story telling was gradually replaced by the introduction of books and radio, and visual media such as movies and videos. With the visual delivery we receive the nuances of the speaker’s facial expressions and body language, which makes their story telling come alive. 
 
On our new video page, we present short videos which capture some of the many life experiences that elders have to offer and share. Listening to their advice and wisdom, and feeling their vitality is an enriching and inspiring experience.  
 
We invite you to view our elders recalling their challenges, their joys, and what has contributed to them being who they are today. 

When the Joy of Ageing Esoterically team asked Brian what his attitude was toward ageing, he gave us an overview of how his viewpoint has changed over the course of his life. 
 
We are always in the ageing process, no matter what our age, and we have different perceptions of ageing depending on our age and our attitude towards ageing. Brian gives a great example of how we may be influenced by other people’s perception of ‘ageing’ when he talks about being nicknamed ‘papa’ by his teammates – and he had not yet reached the age of 30!  
 
While Brian’s reflections on what ageing means provide insight into his experience it may also stimulate your own reflections on how it has been for you. 

Videographer Shannon Everest, Editor Gayle Cue