Category Archives: Eldering
ageism
Let’s work on that little piece of ageism. :- Doug.
application for activation
Wisdom needs application for activation. :- Doug.
The wisdom from aging
The wisdom from aging arises from a longer view. My longer view is that all is moving, is conversing. So a class in wisdom is a class conversing. I need to hear you—to take you into me—as much as I … Continue reading
Living beyond with others
We can live not just with others but of them. :- Doug.
your value as a person
What is your value as a person? What do you bring to the world? :- Doug.
no one else says
What’s something you’ve noticed about current events you’ve not heard anyone else say? :- Doug.
What do younger people not see?
As you look at things going on in the world today, from the point of view of your years of life, what do you notice? What matters more and what less? What do younger people not see? :- Doug.
Where seen wisdom?
Where have you seen your wisdom? Where might it reside in your life? :- Doug.
Saying nothing
How put wisdom to use? Perhaps not saying anything. Praying about it. Letters to the editor. Speaking up individually or in groups or meetings. Asking. Encouraging others to think things through, to make their own choices, without being attached to … Continue reading
Pause before
How do we draw out others’ wisdom? Pause before responding. Ponder what folks say and do, the headlines, the advertising signs, the little habits and foibles we all exhibit. Slow down. Look. Ponder on the page or on a sketch … Continue reading
Drawing out others’ wisdom
How do we draw out others’ wisdom, and how do we put ours to use? :- Doug.
You are wise
You are wise. You ought express that wisdom. You have a responsibility to help others draw out and express theirs. And maybe to put it to use. :- Doug.
If wisdom were a verb
If wisdom were a verb, what is its work? :- Doug.
What is the truth
What is the truth you want to speak to us? :- Doug.
Where are all the elders going
Where are all the elders going long ages running? :- Doug.