Monthly Archives: July 2011

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.

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? Helping the next generations. Making a contribution to the good of the world. Engaging the conversation. :- Doug.

I start by placing my attention on whole-making: then I bring this family’s attention to their whole-making. :- Doug.

I seek to be more than a technician some day an elder; now but someone offering ear & hand :- Doug.

If we would elder must we first look into our original eyes? :- Doug.

I counsel with the elders. :- Doug.

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 →

How has your view of life and people progressed over your life? :- Doug.

What are three important themes of your life? :- Doug.

What do you still want to accomplish? :- Doug.

Are you happier now than at other times? :- Doug.

What is the most important thing you have learned about life? :- Doug.

If you thought of yourself as an elder of your tribe, what would be your task or gift? :- Doug.

What advice would you want to give to your great grandson? :- Doug.

How do you want to be remembered? :- Doug.

What do you want your family to know about you? What’s not obvious? :- Doug.