"Notes" of An Elder

You don't have to be loved by everybody to be worthy of love.

June 16, 2023

Nothing in life is of any value unless it is shared with others.

"Notes" of An Elder is a depository of pertinent information, knowledge and wisdom. Available weekly will be an elder's "thinking menu" for your use. Enjoy this bounty.

  • If you want to get somewhere, first figure out where you want to go.

  • I can do anything I wish as long as I am willing to accept the consequences.

  • To be great is to be misunderstood.

  • True friends offer constructive criticism, helpful tips, and feedback to fuel your growth.

  • "I make myself rich by making my wants few." — Henry David Thoreau

  • Trying out something you expect to love and realizing you don't really love it and then giving it up takes guts.

  • You don't have to be loved by everybody to be worthy of love.

My Day

  • Uncluttered

  • Stress-free

  • Meaningful

  • Rewarding

  • Don't let other people define your boundaries.

  • "Courage is the first of human virtues because it makes all others possible." — Aristotle

  • Answers are the endpoint. Questions are the beginning. Questions lead to more questions.

  • Work with people's hearts and minds one by one to influence acceptance and participation in change.

  • Everyone needs to understand failure before understanding success.

  • Purpose of life: maximization of happiness and minimization of suffering.

  • An important part of apologizing is learning not to make excuses because that disrespects the other person and your integrity.

Magic Question

What are they trying to tell me?