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