Love this! “An old person might say that he or she has forgotten more than you’ve known. An elder might say that he or she has lost more certainty than you’ve had.” When I was young, I did not know a lot of elders - very few. Aging seemed a dead end in all respects - physically, mentally and spiritually. If we, the old people, want respect, I feel we need to earn it. And not just from others, but most importantly from ourselves. Remaining open, curious, connected and active are important qualities. As is a diverse group of friends of different ages, cultures, backgrounds. A desire to live on purpose and with purpose. To give back, to use one’s talents and skills in ways that are fun, creative and beneficial to society. To be much more accepting of change, a willingness to be adaptable, to be uncomfortable, to become someone new.
Love this! “An old person might say that he or she has forgotten more than you’ve known. An elder might say that he or she has lost more certainty than you’ve had.” When I was young, I did not know a lot of elders - very few. Aging seemed a dead end in all respects - physically, mentally and spiritually. If we, the old people, want respect, I feel we need to earn it. And not just from others, but most importantly from ourselves. Remaining open, curious, connected and active are important qualities. As is a diverse group of friends of different ages, cultures, backgrounds. A desire to live on purpose and with purpose. To give back, to use one’s talents and skills in ways that are fun, creative and beneficial to society. To be much more accepting of change, a willingness to be adaptable, to be uncomfortable, to become someone new.