Category Archives: Eldering
A precious resource
In our society we have equated elderly with infirmity, in-valid-ity. Yet other times and cultures have learned this is a time of rich harvest and that elders are a precious resource. :- Doug.
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The velocity of our lives
We can know velocity of our lives and our financial position and our direction, but at most two at a given time: the third will be undefinable. :- Doug.
What do we mean by “burden?”
What do we mean by “burden?” Can we put a picture to it? Do we mean divorcing ourselves from our children’s lives? Ripping ourselves out like weeds from the garden? :- Doug.
The work of eldering
The work of life, particularly eldering, is the dissolution of ego. As we get older, as we become parents, as we become more mature, we see less and less sense in winning arguments, getting our way, controlling things. As I … Continue reading
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Start the melting
As I look around this people, I see the salt of the earth. Today, the world about us is icy: together you can start the melting. :- Doug.
No How only Do
For deepening of conversation Is no how only do :- Doug.
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