According to Diné origin stories on aging, the lifespan of the Navajo is 102. Learn about the tradition and history of 102 from this short video. Diné Origin of Living 102 Winters is part of the Navajo Health Promotion campaign, Iiná Ayóó’ííní’ní – Love Your Life – 102.
After serving multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, like many veterans, Lyn Thomas returned home to the Navajo Nation suffering from the physical, mental, and emotional trauma of war. Lyn tells the story of his journey from post war trauma to healing and recovery which lead ultimately to love.