Monthly Archives: November 2017
Expanding graciousness
An expanding sense of graciousness toward the world. :- Doug.
Magic responsibility
The magic of, the responsibility to, growing old: eldering. :- Doug.
world’s needs
What do you have that the world needs? An elder is specially able to discern both haves and needs. :- Doug.
No title
You may not want the title elder but the world needs you to elder. :- Doug.
to the world
Eldering: what you’re doing when you are a grandparent…to the world. :- Doug.
way you know
Why should you care about the future of the world, the future for our grandchildren? But you do. If you are an elder. That’s one way you know. :- Doug.
You know this
Elder, use your prophetic voice. The world needs you, our grandchildren need you: you know this. :- Doug.
Slowness is good
Elder voices Slowness is good Reflection is good :- Doug.
Chief opportunity officer
Appoint yourself chief opportunity officer in you community. You get to decide what the job means. :- Doug.
business-minded
Business-minded elders could find hours of fulfillment in mentoring youth, being role model friends, and encouraging entrepreneurship skills and basic financial literacy. :- Doug.
My why
My why for promoting eldering? Community’s why for looking again? Elders’ why for putting forth effort and attention? :- Doug.
deep doo-doo
The world is in deep doo-doo unless they listen to the elders. If they listen, they might still be in it. But hey, it’s worth a try. :- Doug.
Responsible to grandchildren
Elders are responsible to the grandchildren. :- Doug.
Prophetic voice
Take the prophetic voice toward eldering—announce the beloved community. :- Doug.