"Notes" of An Elder

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.

• When in doubt, love. We can always use more love.

• All my life, I have been trying to meet other people. Now, I am trying to meet myself.

• The most damning lie you can tell is the lie you tell yourself.

• When you know more, you can do more.

• Asking questions with genuine curiosity is a growth strategy.

• Surround yourself with as many truth-tellers as possible.

• The last things you surrender are your moral values and life.

• Speaking the truth makes one vulnerable to the ignorance of others.

Understand

• Who you are.

• Who you want to be.

• Who you pretend to be.

• Who you could be.

• Convenience is expensive. It costs more to take a taxi than the bus.

• When we help others, we help ourselves.

• Always make your future bigger than your past.

• Our habits signify what is important to us. They reflect our values and priorities.

• How people manage change is a critical component of their success in life.

• The most important skill for humans in the 21st century will be the ability to reinvent ourselves because of the rapid pace of technological change.

• Never stop asking questions. Curiosity keeps you open to life's possibilities.

• The conversations should never be all about you.

Magic Question

What makes my life meaningful?