"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.

• If life continues to teach us anything, it's that life is precious ― and can be here one day and gone the next. 

• We don't have to wait for special occasions to convey to people around us that we're grateful for their presence in our lives. 

• Realize our greatest discoveries do not always come from speeding up and doing more but from mindfully slowing down and taking on less. 

• We choose courage over comfort when we decide to remain present in the face of the unknown, the unexpected, and the uncontrollable. 

• As leaders, one of the most important things we can do for ourselves is to be intentional in cultivating moments of solitude, reflection, and positive self-talk. 

• Disconnect to reconnect with your spirit and lean more bravely into the stillness of your transformation.

Growth Opportunities

Challenges, setbacks, and obstacles are often hidden opportunities for:

• stillness

• discovery

• transformation

• and asking what's next.

• Understand that using “no” is a complete sentence.

• Realize our time is limited, and the art of managing our energy is more important than ever.

• In a world of instant connectivity, we must never forget that people are at the heart of leadership — people with real stories, feelings and emotions. 

• We should not overlook or dehumanize the fact that we are all carrying and going through something that another person can’t see. 

• There is nothing wrong with having a negative thought. We just have to remain mindful not to allow it to turn into a lingering negative conversation.

• Don’t let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries.

Magic Question

What is life asking of me?

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