Recovering Eldership…….how do we do it?
“One of my life turning points was asking myself ‘who do i want to be…..I am supposed to be, at this point in my life, becoming an elder’ “
Kirsten Powers CNN Analyst; New York Times Best Seller
Western society has largely cut itself adrift from,
Community (in favour of individualism)
Contribution ( in favour of consumerism & ‘performance’)
Transcendence (in favour of short-termism)
Recovering eldership involves practical steps in Individuals, Community, Organisations and Education
Books to get you started
The Second Mountain David Brooks
From Strength To Strength Arthur C Brooks
Life Is In The Transitions Bruce Feiler
The Grace In Aging Kathleen Dowling Singh
The Genius Myth Micheal Meade
Awakening The Soul Michael Meade
To Plant A Walnut Tree Trevor Waldock
Becoming Mandela Trevor Waldock