"Notes" of An Elder

Recognize that every person who has shown up in your life arrived to help you become the person you are today.

July 01, 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 worse we are at something, the better we think we are, and the better we are at something, the worse we believe we are.

  • One of our greatest pursuits in life should be to become more self-aware.

  • It's important to know what you know and what you don't know.

  • Don't spend money you don't have.

  • Self-awareness is wasted if it does not result in self-acceptance.

  • Be generous in sharing your time, talent and possessions.

  • "I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say." — Flannery O'Connor

  • The only way to invite purpose into your life is by allowing pain to come along as well.

The 4 Ps

  1. Pause

  2. Process

  3. Plan

  4. Proceed

  • Walk your own path.

  • Give yourself the time and space to look out into the world in a curious, aimless way.

  • The older you get, the more invisible you become.

  • Each failure and obstacle is an opportunity to grow stronger and become better.

  • Do something every day you don't wish to do.

  • Life shrinks and expands in proportion to one's courage.

  • Recognize that every person who has shown up in your life arrived to help you become the person you are today.

  • Time, not money, is your most valuable currency.

Magic Question

What does good look like to you?