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What ought to be the role of elder in this century? :- Doug.

We are redeeming elderhood: buying back, earning back, the irreplaceable role of elder. :- Doug.

We are redeeming the soul of elderhood. :- Doug.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Business-minded elders could find hours of fulfillment in mentoring youth, being role model friends, and encouraging entrepreneurship skills and basic financial literacy. :- Doug.

Elder, first respect yourself. :- Doug.

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