The World's Oldest Person Has Died at 117, but Not without Leaving Behind Words of Wisdom

Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest person, has died at 117, but not without leaving behind words of wisdom. Maria often spoke about the virtues that shaped her long life, crediting them to personal discipline and Godly guidance.

"Order, tranquility, contact with nature, emotional stability, no worries, no regrets," she wrote. These are gifts from God, who had walked with her every step of the way. She believed that her longevity was not merely a result of her choices but a reflection of the strength and wisdom God had instilled in her. 

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The World's Oldest Person Passed Away Peacefully In Her Sleep 

"Good connection with family and friends, lots of positivity, and staying away from toxic people," she would add, always with a sense of gratitude for the blessings in her life.

Maria passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 19th, after 117 years of a life deeply rooted in faith. Maria’s journey was one marked by God’s grace, with each day a testament to the wisdom and strength she believed He bestowed upon her.

Maria’s faith also allowed her to see the world as it truly was, without sugar-coating its challenges. She spoke openly about the struggles of aging, especially the rise of dementia, viewing it as not just a health crisis but a spiritual one. "The great heritage of the old is the world of memory. We are our memories," she tweeted, emphasizing the importance of cherishing and preserving the life experiences God had granted each person.

Maria Was Concerned About Society's Focus On Material Possessions 

Maria was also concerned about society’s increasing focus on material possessions. "Today, the emphasis on money and material things is too great," she said. Through the lens of her beautiful life, we must remember that true wealth comes from God’s blessings, not from the things we accumulate. What an insightful perspective. 

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Perhaps the best pearl of wisdom she left behind would be about drawing our last breath on earth. She wrote, “I don’t know when, but very soon this long journey will come to an end. Death will find me worn down from having lived so much, but I want it to find me smiling, free, and satisfied.”

Isaiah 46:4 "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you."

Moltes gràcies per les felicitacions. El meu agraïment, de cor, a totes les persones que ahir em vareu manifestar el vostre afecte, respecte i boniques paraules.
“Només amb un somriure que em facis tot passant, ja m’omplo d’alegria i veig el món més gran” (Joana Raspall) pic.twitter.com/upzeZhyeCi

— Super Àvia Catalana (@MariaBranyas112) March 5, 2024

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Heather Riggleman is a believer, wife, mom, author, social media consultant, and full-time writer. She lives in Minden, Nebraska with her kids, high school sweetheart, and three cats who are her entourage around the homestead. She is a former award-winning journalist with over 2,000 articles published. She is full of grace and grit, raw honesty, and truly believes tacos can solve just about any situation. You can find her on GodUpdates, iBelieve, Crosswalk, Hello Darling, Focus On The Family, and in Brio Magazine. Connect with her at www.HeatherRiggleman.com or on Facebook.