Pearl Taylor, a 103-year-old from Jamaica, follows several rules that help her maintain mental hygiene and isolate herself from toxic people. However, the basis for his joy of life is love. Love directed primarily to oneself.
In one of the recordings published in 2023, her granddaughter asks her: “Grandma, what is the secret of your healthy and long life?” The 103-year-old replies without hesitation: “Love. I really love myself. And I think many people have a problem because they don’t think about themselves. They think about everything else. And you have to think about yourself first,” she advises.
A 103-year-old from Jamaica tells us how to live a long, happy and healthy life
The moving and extremely motivating story of 103-year-old Pearl Taylor was also described on foreign portals, including: Today.com, Business Insider and Daily Mail. Pearl Taylor was born in January 1921 – we can read in foreign media. He has four sisters who were born in Cuba. Exactly that on their parents met on this Caribbean island.
Pearl’s father was from Pakistan and her mother from Jamaica. When Pearl Taylor was a toddler, the family moved back to Jamaica. As she admitted in an interview with Today.com, she grew up “among many nationalities” from an early age. He has lived in the United States since 1947. Pearl Taylor first married a Jamaican, and their marriage lasted 20 years. She later married an American with whom she lived for 37 years until his death. The man passed away at the age of 80.
Her granddaughter, Taylor Bernal, also spoke to Today.com. The 34-year-old admitted that her grandmother’s longevity “is largely due to her independence, the fact that she lived alone for years, ate really healthy and was quite active.” – In addition, a very positive attitude – she added.
The 103-year-old advises: “You have to learn to love yourself”
The secret to a long and happy life lies largely in the latter. Pearl cares a lot about peace of mind and mood on a daily basis. She remains in harmony and in contact with her own emotions, which is possible thanks to regular meditation. He claims that it relaxes the body and “allows you to get rid of body pain.” Pearl is also fascinated by Buddhism, which she is very inspired by. He often says that “you must learn to love yourself before you can love others.” Another of her mottos is: “You should learn to let go of negative thoughts. This is how I live.”
She also cares about staying up to date and keeping a sharp mind. That’s why he’s been interested in politics “since Richard Nixon.” He also loves traveling and learning about other cultures.
The 103-year-old drinks the “green infusion of life” every day
Pearl also takes care of her physical health. The 103-year-old woman climbs the stairs every day because she lives in a two-story house. She also doesn’t shy away from exercise, but she puts the greatest emphasis on walking. Walks are an integral part of her routine. For many years, he has also been focusing on preparing his own meals. It uses only natural ingredients. Her approach to home cooking is influenced by the fact that she grew up in cultures where eating healthy meals is of great importance.
Pearl eats mainly plant-based meals, possibly fish. She loves preparing various types of salads. However, he does not hide the fact that from time to time he also likes to eat beef, poultry or pork. She also sometimes reaches for fries or ice cream – but everything in moderation.
The 103-year-old also drinks a “green drink” every day, which provides her with strength and essential nutrients. How to prepare this ultra-healthy mixture that Pearl drinks every day? We need:
- fresh aloe, cut into cubes
- kale
- parsley
- celery
- fresh ginger
- water
– My digestion is really great. I’ve been drinking it for about 30 years, she says, quoted by Today.com. She adds that her overall diet also has a very positive impact on the condition and appearance of her skin.
Source: Gazeta
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