"Notes" of An Elder

Happiness seldom comes from obtaining status and financial success. Mostly it comes from living a full life and doing things that matter.

January 20, 2023

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.

  • You are not responsible for other people’s happiness ― that’s their job.

  • Manipulation is a form of emotional blackmail.

  • We all need encouragement to keep going when life is hard. If that encouragement comes from within, we never have to rely on anyone else to motivate us.

  • Most of our real learning comes from doing something wrong.

  • “You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist.” — Indira Gandhi

  • All statements are either true or not true. If a statement is anything less than fully true, it is not true.

  • Let both your thoughts and actions be positive. Do things that improve your life daily.

  • Goal: Do one thing better than everyone else.

  • Being polite to others is the proper way for human beings to behave.

It Costs Nothing To Be Kind

  • Kindness is empathetic

  • Kindness is inclusive

  • Kindness sees suffering

  • Kindness reflects kindly

  • Kindness is beautiful

  • When you sit down to read, it is important to have a specific goal in mind. Reading with a goal will help you focus on the material and increase your retention.

  • We carry the seeds we need for tomorrow — for future generations and all our relations. Plan the seeds wisely.

  • A must attend class is learning how to love.

  • Human beings learn through productive struggle by trying it themselves and screwing up and doing it differently the next time.

  • Happiness seldom comes from obtaining status and financial success. Mostly it comes from living a full life and doing things that matter.

  • Meet your future at the intersection of innovation and need.

  • Each day we sail in three ships at one time: past, present, and future.

  • “Anyone who takes your time is a thief. Protect your time, it’s what makes up your life.” — J.R. Rim

  • It’s always the simple that produces the marvelous.

Magic Question

What are the things we can’t control?