"Notes" of An Elder

Occasionally take a leap of faith into the unknowns.

January 14, 2022

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.

  • The future depends on the decisions people make now.

  • To lose interest in life is a tragic plate.

  • Talent is a God-gifted ability. Skills are an ability in which you put your time and effort to develop.

  • When looking at your life, be certain you become someone you would follow.

  • A crisis is not an opportunity unless we seize it, learn and change.

  • Preservation can quickly turn to stagnation.

  • A closed book is nothing but a block of paper.

Friendship Gifts

  • Love & Kindness

  • Compassion & Patience

  • Forgiveness & Empathy

  • A sustainable tomorrow requires action today.

  • To get to heartbreaking, you first have to pass through love.

  • Sometimes you have to be able to sense when the party is over and when it's time to move on.

  • The hardest aspect of living is to live up to your potential.

  • We must be continuous learners with an inherently open mind.

  • Occasionally take a leap of faith into the unknowns.

  • At the end of the day, you will be judged by what you did or what you didn't do.

Magic Question

What makes life most meaningful?