93-year-old founder of St. Martin de Porres School, Mrs Florence Laast, has shared the simple daily habits and outlook on life that keep her grateful and motivated as she grows older.
In an interview with Kafui Dey, Mrs Laast said one of the things that excites her most when she wakes up is having the energy to get out of bed and begin another day.
“What excites me when I get out of bed is that I am happy that I can jump out of bed; I have the energy to start another day, so I live a day at a time,” she said.
She explained that she begins each day by thanking God for the gift of life before attending to her usual household chores and other scheduled activities.
According to her, when she has programs outside the home, including visits to the school she founded, she makes time for those commitments as well.
Mrs Laast also said that meditation, the first thing she does upon waking, is a habit she attributes to her upbringing.
“What I first do when I wake up is that I do my meditation; that’s how I was brought up. So, I start my day with God,” she stated.
