Only one set of 10 rules more important than these.
Jean Vanier, the Canadian philosopher and theologian and the founder of L'Arche communities, turned ninety this week. To commemorate the occasion he released a YouTube video laying out his “ten rules for life to become more human” by sharing his thoughts on life and on growing older. He speaks about success, vulnerability, listening, fear and love. 1. Accept the reality of your body Vanier says, “For a man to become a man he has to be at ease with his body. That body is fragile, like all bodies. We are born in weakness (as a little child); we will die in weakness. And when we get to a certain age – ninety – we begin to get weaker.” He adds, “I have to accept that I’m ninety. I’m not fifty, or forty, or thirty.” 2. Talk about your emotions and difficulties He acknowledges that men in particular “have difficulty expressing their emotions.” 3. Don’t be afraid of not being successful Vanier adds, “you have to discover you are beautiful as you are” ...