"Notes" of An Elder

Each of us needs many "truth-tellers" in our lives so we can engage in "real" conversations.

November 20, 2020

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 fact that two individuals dislike each other is no reason not to talk.

  • Before you attempt to make me who you want me to be, allow me to be who I am.

  • Your mind is your most powerful friend.

  • It is important to know a truth and to have an understanding. It is more important to develop the capacity to live that truth and to act with wisdom.

  • Great people follow their own path.

I Dream of a World (Dream World)

  • Truth reign supreme.

  • Respect is essential.

  • Freedom is boundless.

  • Race is eradicated.

  • Education is free.

  • Healthcare is plentiful.

  • Leadership is courageous.

  • Wealth is more than money.

  • Authority is accountable.

  • Family is united.

  • Human life is respected, valued, and protected.

  • They will never forget you until someone new comes along.

  • Our society is in desperate need of truth. Each of us needs many "truth-tellers" in our lives so we can engage in "real" conversations.

  • At some point, you realize how difficult it is to live in a world not meant for you.

  • In the latter years of my life, between 70 - 80 years old, I have lived outside the world of normal.

  • Manage the unavoidable and avoid the unmanageable.

Magic Question

Did I do anything of “real” value today?

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