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You be the one
You be the one to reach out to the grandchildren :- Doug.
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We said “I don’t know”
We said “I don’t know” to one another. We accepted and confessed to one another weakness, even vulnerability. Then we got to work. Open, then work. Then we had to accept that closing would inevitably come. With it despair. It … Continue reading
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What you want to say to the grandchild
Record what you want to say to the grandchild you met at the fire. :- Doug.
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Can you think of a theme?
Can you think of a word to be a theme for your role For the Grandchildren? :- Doug.
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The process is the eldering
The process is the eldering. Engage the grandchildren. :- Doug.
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Bring us to an opening
The task is to bring us to an opening: how will we next use our hearts and minds For the Grandchildren? :- Doug.
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Choose for the grandchildren?
How will you choose to grow? How will you choose to grow your vision? How will you choose to open your spirit? How will you choose for the grandchildren? :- Doug.
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Eldering is a growth task
Eldering is a growth task. Eldering is a vision task. Eldering is a spirit task. Deeper still your task is not a task but to become aware. Aware of your growth, vision, spirit. So now you ride the currents where … Continue reading
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Elder you are not all wise
Elder you are not all wise. So begin! :- Doug.
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Like conflict
Like conflict not because you might win, but because we might together all progress. :- Doug.
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Snowy the field
Snowy the field of air between tree and me :- Doug.
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A necklace of ducks
A necklace of ducks lying along the neckline of the waters :- Doug.
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As you age you draw all people to you
As you age you draw all people to you. :- Doug.
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You’re not wise? Fine
You’re not wise? Fine. Give the best of what you have. :- Doug.
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My grandchild, my elder!
My grandchild, my elder! :- Doug.
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Must consent to being consumed
Across the flames How else do we hug? Must consent to being consumed :- Doug.
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grandchildren, a path from me to thee
Grandchildren, there is a path from me to thee Grandfather, here also you are :- Doug.
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