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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 ...

Still Dreaming


 Still Dreaming

I woke up excited

my spirit still ignited
aligned my passion with purpose now my dreams are invited.
I'm moved by the minutes
amazed by the hours
held captive by living this life we call ours.
Held hostage by my hopes
and shackled to my dreams
my wishes turned to plans
now my plans have turned to schemes.
No daydreamer am I
for simple wishing cannot thrive.
One must act and one must love
for lifelong dreams to stay alive.
One must risk it all and chance the fall
lose it all to gain it all
overcome the circumstance of happenstance
by standing tall.
My light is still beaming
my eyes bright and gleaming.
I'm humbled and hopeful
yet happy still dreaming.






Preston J. Harrison

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