I so appreciate the elder you are. We are so lucky to have you in our little community. I feel like I am too young and foolish and not strong enough yet to step into that role myself and yet, the times call for each of us to do and be the best we have in us, wherever that may lead. Uncharted territory! Kind of feels a bit exciting to sail into the unknown here and face the storm…
In my 60s I called myself a baby elder. On the verge but still with so much me in me. Takes a long time to resolve the multitudes of contradictions in oneself. I didn't use elder until quite recently when it just felt natural, like acknowledging my natural place in the world
Thanks! I don’t feel up for the elder role. I can live with the mama role for now. Mama bear energy I do have a lot of and mothering is something I am very comfortable with. This really helps. It’s a trippy journey, this aging thing, and it is so helpful to have somebody with your joy and curiosity and brilliance to lead the way (:
You write so beautifully, Vicki. I think you and I both find meaning in mentoring and supporting the young people. I feel lucky to have communities of young people who want to listen and want to be heard. There is so much talent emerging from the 40-and 50-somethings. And I feel for all of the younger generations. Their lives will be so much different than ours.
yes. this. shine on Vicki!
I so appreciate the elder you are. We are so lucky to have you in our little community. I feel like I am too young and foolish and not strong enough yet to step into that role myself and yet, the times call for each of us to do and be the best we have in us, wherever that may lead. Uncharted territory! Kind of feels a bit exciting to sail into the unknown here and face the storm…
In my 60s I called myself a baby elder. On the verge but still with so much me in me. Takes a long time to resolve the multitudes of contradictions in oneself. I didn't use elder until quite recently when it just felt natural, like acknowledging my natural place in the world
Thanks! I don’t feel up for the elder role. I can live with the mama role for now. Mama bear energy I do have a lot of and mothering is something I am very comfortable with. This really helps. It’s a trippy journey, this aging thing, and it is so helpful to have somebody with your joy and curiosity and brilliance to lead the way (:
You write so beautifully, Vicki. I think you and I both find meaning in mentoring and supporting the young people. I feel lucky to have communities of young people who want to listen and want to be heard. There is so much talent emerging from the 40-and 50-somethings. And I feel for all of the younger generations. Their lives will be so much different than ours.