CONTEMPLATING THE BEAUTY OF OUR ELDERS
Dear Friends,
Happy month of May, when Mother’s Day is celebrated in America. This post is meant to recognize, include and honor all the elders of any gender who have made it possible for us to be here in this moment.
Here I am defining “Elder” as a senior figure, guide or leader in a tribe or group. I think of our Elders as a kind of Human Google App, full of stories most of us can no longer access except through these living History Lessons. An Elder is one who has lived longer than I have; one who has strived to grow wiser as they mature. They rejoice in their own unique life story and voice. Often Elders have taken many divergent paths, and are able to offer insights on the vast range of experiences they’ve had.