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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 ...

Aligning With The Solstice

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  Aligning With The Solstice Introduction The solstice is a time of great power on our planet, and we can harness that power for our own personal growth. The sun’s energy is at its strongest right now, so it’s the perfect time to use it to align ourselves with the forces of nature. By getting into tune with the rhythms of nature, we can put ourselves in position to reach and even exceed our fullest potential this season. Follow these three steps to align yourself with the solstice: The power of the sun and of light is at its strongest right now on our planet. The power of the sun and of light is at its strongest right now on our planet. It's a time when rejuvenation, renewal, and transformation are possible. And it's also a time when balance can be restored within ourselves if we choose to align with these universal energies. For many people in ancient times (and even today), this time was seen as a sacred time that had great power to help move us forward spiritually in our liv...