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Going in Style!
| Guest post by: Ali R. Rodriguez |
Article Overview: Inspirational compilation of a life well-lived. Lessons from a 101 year-old woman of substance, convictions and opinions; applicable to business and life. The importance of living out-loud.
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Going in Style!
I want to tell you about my Aunt Rosa, who at 97, decided to get a
mini-facelift, refused to wear glasses because those were for old
people, and even tried to move her hips to the sounds of Shakira’s music
whom she adored and was beginning to like Lady Gaga’s style. My Aunt
or Tia Rosa (in Spanish) was bigger than life and her
wisdom was deep, unusual, and oh, so generous when sharing with others.
Her focus was always on the younger generation teaching the spiritual
value of money, and techniques to nurture it and save it, so it could
come back ten fold. She was simply brilliant, loving, and absolutely
one of a kind. She loved Music, Money and Men, and not necessarily in
that order, she also had a zest for life, like no other. She was not
only a woman of substance but she was also, highly opinionated, and I
loved that about her.
Just last week, on May 17th in the afternoon, she decided it was time
to go, and that is exactly what she did. She gathered her only
daughter, neighbors, friends, and other close relatives and asked that
whatever they wanted to say to her to do it now, as she wanted to bless
them all, and say her good-byes, and so she did.
She had just celebrated her 101st birthday on Mother’s day, May 8th;
with troubadours, mariachis, and lots of flowers and good cheers. It
was a grand celebration, just like her. Right after that, she began to
make her arrangements, she knew it was time for her one big party in the
sky.
I went to Miami by Amtrak train (and that’s another article!) on
time to make it to the funeral, and was privileged to be able to be of
comfort to her only daughter, and saying my final good-byes to her,
though in my heart, she will live forever.
She was a great teacher and mentor, and above all, not only was I a
big fan of hers, but she was a big fine of mine, too, which I always found flattering
and fascinating. She would never let me forget about all my qualities and
virtues and my passion to serve and help others, while fulfilling my own
destiny.
She lived by a simple creed: “Always do the right thing, no matter what, nor to
whom.” It’s a lesson well learned and the spirit of those words
resonate with me at a very deep level.
What I most remember of Aunt Rosa is how she always made me feel:
“Full of Life, Joy and Gratitude!” – She used to say that was the whole
point of being alive.
Now you know why I titled this article: “Going in Style”…because….that’s exactly what she did.
I want you to think how you are living your life and trust my Aunt Rosa's life inspires you to live yours out-loud!
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