Monthly Archives: November 2017

Expanding graciousness

An expanding sense of graciousness toward the world. :- Doug.

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elder anywise

You may not be wise but you are elder. :- Doug.

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Magic responsibility

The magic of, the responsibility to, growing old: eldering. :- Doug.

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world’s needs

What do you have that the world needs? An elder is specially able to discern both haves and needs. :- Doug.

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No title

You may not want the title elder but the world needs you to elder. :- Doug.

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to the world

Eldering: what you’re doing when you are a grandparent…to the world. :- Doug.

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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.

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You know this

Elder, use your prophetic voice. The world needs you, our grandchildren need you: you know this. :- Doug.

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Slowness is good

Elder voices Slowness is good Reflection is good :- Doug.

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Chief opportunity officer

Appoint yourself chief opportunity officer in you community. You get to decide what the job means. :- Doug.

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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.

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Respect yourself

Elder, first respect yourself. :- Doug.

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My why

My why for promoting eldering? Community’s why for looking again? Elders’ why for putting forth effort and attention? :- Doug.

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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.

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Responsible to grandchildren

Elders are responsible to the grandchildren. :- Doug.

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Prophetic voice

Take the prophetic voice toward eldering—announce the beloved community. :- Doug.

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Earn respect?

Do we elders earn respect? :- Doug.

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