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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade

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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade Great Day, Fam. This one right here? It’s not for everyone. If you’re not at or approaching Eldership—defined in our tribe as about 55 years old and up—you might not feel all of this. But if you’re curious, or if you’re one of those younger souls already walking with wisdom, you’re welcome to keep reading. This message is for the Elders. For those of us who should know better. And yes—I’m including myself. Let’s Start With the Mirror I’ve got to confess something. I’ve been guilty. Guilty of being reactionary. Guilty of falling into the trap of conservatism. Guilty of romanticizing the past. Guilty of looking at our young people and calling them “soft”—as if we were born warriors, as if we didn’t have to become who we are through fire, failure, and guidance. Many of us Elders are stuck in a loop. We remember only the highlights of our youth—the toughest times we survived, the boldest moments ...

Victim or Victor

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Victim or Victor/
Words that start same end different/
Which do you select/

Victims surrender their power by passively allowing injustice to continue in their life. The only action that victims take is to moan about their plight, to anyone that will listen. A victor on the other hand challenges injustice, and in the challenge take their power into their own hands. The victor is not concerned with victory or defeat, but in making sure that justice is served. Victors force themselves to face their fears. Victims pretend their fear is not their. Victors take constructive action to change their situation. Victims practice self destructive means of accepting the situation.
Although Victim and Victor both start with the letter V they are different which will you choose for your life.


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