The Cinnamon Toast Philosophy: My Grandmother's Extraordinary Approach to Ordinary Life
Description
Episode Summary
In this special tribute episode, host Aransas Savas honors her grandmother, Rosemary Baker, who recently passed away at age 95. Aransas shares the inspiring story of her grandmother's remarkable life and the valuable lessons she embodied about living fully at every age.
Key Moments
Chapters
00:00 Inspiration and Influences
02:54 Family Values and Homelife
06:25 Adventures and Aspirations
09:17 Facing Challenges with Resilience
19:24 Uplifters-YouTube-End-Off-White-v4.mp4
20:00 Uplifters-YouTube-End-Off-White-v4-Audio (1).mp3
Life Lessons from Rosemary Baker
- The power of continuous creativity - never stop creating things you feel proud of
- Commitment to movement - "If you never sit down, you never have to get up"
- The importance of clear vision - be honest about what you want and work hard to achieve it
- Embracing playfulness throughout life - becoming more childlike with age, not less
- The restorative power of nurturing others
- Being authentic - it's okay to have strong opinions and preferences
Notable Quote
"Growing older isn't about letting go... it's about pushing boundaries and constantly looking for new adventures."
Closing Thoughts
Aransas emphasizes that living and aging well is a community journey, encouraging listeners to show each other what's possible with a spirit of openness, possibility, curiosity, and play.
Music
The episode concludes with an original song featuring lyrics about lifting others up written by Rosemary's Great-Granddaughter.
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