"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.

• My wish for you is whatever you ask, may you receive. Whatever you seek may you find, and whatever you wish may it be fulfilled.

• In a world driven by consumerism, many people fail to realize that having a lot of things doesn’t necessarily mean happiness.

• No matter how big or small, acknowledge your victories. Be happy with your accomplishments. Pat yourself on the back.

• Compliments are the highest form of flattery. They should be given out freely.

• Words are the most powerful bullets you can use to hurt and destroy someone.

• “Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.” ― Isaac Asimov

• Our society constantly bombards us with messages telling us we must consume more.

• Great leaders are humble. They don’t allow their position of authority to make them feel that they are better than everyone else.

Four Core Virtues

• Courage

• Wisdom

• Justice

• Self-Control

• Wisdom comes from opening your mind to new ideas. Even ideas that seem contrary to your worldview.

• Life is about the search for the truth.

• You can’t make a person do anything. You can only create an environment in which people choose to do the right things.

• Appreciating each other’s perspectives is a form of bravery that helps us build a bridge of understanding.

• “A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.” ― John C. Maxwell

• Very few people consciously plan and design their life. It’s actually startling how few people live their lives strategically.

• Know who you are and who you are not.

Magic Question

What can I do right now to make myself smile?