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Elders will get us to the future. :- Doug.

Elders are essential to the future. :- Doug.

Elders are the future. :- Doug.

What elders do and are is key to the future. :- Doug.

Eldering: it’s what you don’t know that counts. And other paradoxes. :- Doug.

Elders temper the world. :- Doug.

What then do I believe? Elders can show us a more human way forward to a larger world. :- Doug.

Elders show us how to be present to another, before we forget. :- Doug.

Elders relate more easily, teaching us to risk well. :- Doug.

Elders show us the how and why of play for human advancement. :- Doug.

Experienced elders show the way to sinking below language and thought. :- Doug.

In theirs, elders find value in the no-destination of conversation, opening more paths for humanity. If we have ears to hear. :- Doug.

When gathered, elders map new worlds, teaching the rest of us that our maps can be redrawn to serve humanity. :- Doug.

Elders’ kaffeeklatsches hide in plain sight the human value to thinking together in conversation. :- Doug.

Elders experience loss as gain, so that we too open our eyes to paradox. :- Doug.

Elders are evaporating before our eyes, teaching us that though we too are dying, we can matter. :- Doug.

Elders are wise because of their unknowing, showing us to keep open to learning. :- Doug.