Monthly Archives: July 2011
your value to your grandchildren
Is your only value to your grandchildren your wallet? If not, then you ought to think about the better gifts you have to give—your wisdom and spirit and approach to the world. :- Doug.
engaging children and grandchildren now
There is whole-making when we get the conversation going in even the smallest degree, such as by inviting more talk about emergency medical. There is whole-making when we converse about eldering, about the needs of the next generations, about what … Continue reading
What is eldering?
What is eldering? Helping the next generations. Making a contribution to the good of the world. Engaging the conversation. :- Doug.
attention on whole-making
I start by placing my attention on whole-making: then I bring this family’s attention to their whole-making. :- Doug.
more than technician
I seek to be more than a technician some day an elder; now but someone offering ear & hand :- Doug.
If we would elder
If we would elder must we first look into our original eyes? :- Doug.
I counsel with the elders.
I counsel with the elders. :- Doug.
You’re an elder at 30 when you endeavor
You’re an elder at 30 when you endeavor to decide who will raise your children if you cannot & how You’re an elder at 40 when you taste adversity & choose not to let the bitter go into your words … Continue reading
Views changing?
How has your view of life and people progressed over your life? :- Doug.
Life themes?
What are three important themes of your life? :- Doug.
Still to accomplish?
What do you still want to accomplish? :- Doug.
Happier now?
Are you happier now than at other times? :- Doug.
most important learning?
What is the most important thing you have learned about life? :- Doug.
you as an elder of the tribe?
If you thought of yourself as an elder of your tribe, what would be your task or gift? :- Doug.
to your great grandson?
What advice would you want to give to your great grandson? :- Doug.
Family to know?
What do you want your family to know about you? What’s not obvious? :- Doug.