100-year-old Selma Naber: Freedom is such a great value that one must sometimes suffer for it
Selma Naber, a centenarian, reflects on her life and the value of freedom during her appearance on 'Hommik Anuga.'
Selma Naber, at the impressive age of 100, shared her thoughts on freedom and resilience in a recent interview on the Estonian show 'Hommik Anuga.' Despite living a solitary life since losing her family members, she stressed the importance of freedom, equating it with resilience through suffering. She highlighted her lifelong passions, including puzzles and home exercise, which helped her maintain an active mind and body even in her centenarian years.
Naber reflects on her past, recalling her hardworking family who were engaged in farming, and she touches on their modest lifestyle with their small home and land. Her candid discussion about the challenges she has faced, including the death of her husband prior to his retirement and the loss of her son over 16 years ago, showcases her strength. Through these hardships, she emphasizes the need to accept the past and find peace in the present.
In her celebration of her centennial birthday, Naber expressed a humble desire for nothing extravagant, instead embodying a spirit of self-sufficiency and perseverance. Her outlook on life and the philosophy she shares serves as an inspiration, highlighting the connection between freedom, suffering, and the fight to maintain one's dignity against life's adversities.