My grandma had a word of advice for every occasion, my mum has always been much less forthright with her advice but she has set an example of independence and determination and she has taught me many valuable things.

Whether you believe or not, our friends and family from the after life is always there watching over you, and in some cases guiding you. Nothing is impossible if you believe!

This is a new way to think when you visit cemetery or memorial. Try asking how your loved ones lived, not how they died.

Not taking on situations you can not effectively alter.

We have forgotten the power of our stories; practical wisdom held and shared to help us deal with everyday problems and cyclic hardships. We have forgotten how to listen to grandma’s advice saturated with practical wisdom and generations of time tested experience. Instead, we listen to today’s stories loaded with cheap advice and lacking the tell-tale signs of worn wisdom.