You Will Be There One Day...

I went to the post office today after work and as expected there was a little bit of a line . There were two people taking care of customers and one probably running some kind of report but, that's not really important. As I stood in line and patiently waited, there was an older women there , probably about mid to late eighties , I figure this because I heard her say she remembers Pearl Harbor and voting for Eisenhower . The post office worker was making small talk with her while he took care of her. They talked about , obviously , the past presidents and remembering parts of history that many forget or don't bother to learn. 

This was amazing to me because today in 2015 we as a society want and do everything fast and don't stop to really have those kind of moments with older generations . We rather find them annoying because they are in our way and some how slow down our life and end up blaming them if something goes wrong later . 

Maybe I'm different or weird but I found it comforting to see and hear them talking. It showed me more than ever that real history , the important history comes through those that lived it or were around to see it. They know things that we quickly forget. 

We all have to take a moment to slow down and enjoy the history and knowledge that the older generations have . Those are the experiences you will never see or hear online, because they don't hold the emotion that comes with it. So just remember when you see or hear an older generation having a quick moment of joy because a younger person shows interest don't get frustrated , get involved . Remember you will be there one day and I hope someone shows you the time of day to learn about where you were in time and how it could have or has shaped your presence and future!