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Published 4 March 2025, updated 5 March 2025
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A sense of wonder: 3 older people share their wisdom
For Seniors Festival, we asked about the secrets to thriving, no matter your age.
Saulan, 73, at Ron Williams Community Centre
"My big thing is about people. I just love connecting with people.
“I think everyone has to shine. Actually, my motto is ‘polish your gems on the inside to shine on the outside’.”
- Credit: Chris Southwood / City of Sydney
George, 86, at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
“Somebody asked a fellow who was 115 what the secret of old age was and he said, ‘I just keep breathing’.”
- Credit: Chris Southwood / City of Sydney
Suzanne, 76, on the left, with members of Ultimo Community Garden
“One of the great joys of ageing is you can actually stop and stare at things. You can amble. And when you amble you see things for the first time.
“You go back to your sense of wonder.”
- Credit: Chris Southwood / City of Sydney
