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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.

Elders are responsible to the grandchildren. :- Doug.

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

Do we elders earn respect? :- Doug.

What is my why for eldering? What is the why of society? Of the elders? :- Doug.

Seeing, being, acting larger: elders. :- Doug.

A person aging attentively—an elder—must complexify: adding years adds experiences, some of which will require learning, that is changes which broaden and challenge awareness, making one more nuanced. One takes more into account. One’s world is juicier, richer, meatier. :- … Continue reading →

To become an elder is improbable, unpredictable, unforeseen. The fun of it is that here we are. :- Doug.

The elder sees she is the flow of many decisions and seeks to learn about deciding. :- Doug.

If anybody can truly say “Thus far,” it is the elders. :- Doug.

Society loses when it cuts off itself from the long view the elders provide. :- Doug.