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Getting older often looks like slumping into old age, fearful and waiting to die - a victim of the aging
process.
Many of us are now powerfully redefining aging to include the concept of "elderhood".
As vibrant elders, we consciously choose to age with aliveness, curiosity, energy and grace.
We use our skills and wisdom in service to our communities with a grateful, loving heart. Our spirits
become gentle while our hearts feel the fierceness of our mission.
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| Meeting with vibrant elders to discuss how to be of greater service |
The Blessing of Elders
In traditional cultures, elder men have been valued as repositories
of wisdom, strength and unconditional love. This is much less the case in a world that worships youth and the acquisition
of material objects. There is a hunger in younger men for the "grandfather energy" that only an elder can provide. Elders
are a powerful circle of men that bless, counsel and gift younger men with the experience and learning they have gathered
though the years.
from The ManKind Project
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| Receiving the blessing of my fellow Elders as Vice-Chair of the World Elder Council |
"Elders naturally distributed wisdom in tribal and traditional societies. While
modern society offers more and better ways to distribute wisdom, elders don't usually take advantage of them. Why? One reason is they don't realize they're elders. The result is that modern elders often focus
on productivity instead of distributing wisdom. They could be enjoying life more with less effort if they were doing
the right stuff. And they'd be helping humanity more.
When elders claim their elderhood, they recognize
their greatest joys come from telling stories, sharing wisdom and serving their community. Isn't it interesting that
these are also the ways we best help humanity? If we didn't naturally do things that help our species, we wouldn't be here.
All other living things naturally behave in ways that help their species, too. What do we call our natural behaviors? Fun."
Rick Kamen
www.elderhood.com
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In
your Life - at your Place
I mentor conscious men who are committed to being Vibrant Elders in service to the world. I'll come to your workplace/home, anywhere in the world, and shadow your daily steps. We'll embark on a shared journey, travelling together into greater wholeness and
effectiveness.
I'll help you create a life of integration, connection and flow - by going
into the teeth of your fear, anger and sadness - and by fully embodying your joy, radiance and genius.
"When I was first introduced to coaching, I was reticent to take the step. I was jaded from the
problems I'd seen with traditional counseling and therapy. I finally agreed, and as I got deeper into the experience,
I saw a spiritual component working like never before. It took my breath away. I realized I had found what I was
created to do. Several years later, I find myself even more connected to this work. So I venture further into the adventure.
It has been a journey of healing for me." Bruce Sarsby Santa Fe, NM
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| 2007 World Elder Gathering: That's me in the front row, on the left with the red shirt |
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