It used to be, in days gone past, that youth would sit before their elders and listen to the tales of experiences from their lives. Lessons were learned from the mistakes the elders had made in a lifetime. Therefore, the youth could approach life armed with years of wisdom they would never need to live through. Think about it, even in tribal days, where 50 might have seemed old, a trio of elders would yield 150 years of experience. Much of those years would be unimportant, of course, but the elders (especially those who would be defined as successful) would know what was of interest and what was not. They could customize their stories to fit emerging situations in the youths' lives, guiding them in the proper direction with more confidence.
Our "elders" today, it seems to me, are seeking desperately to be like the youth. Instead of going through struggles and finding a purpose in helping the youth, they have spent their lives dodging risk and responsibility. Many are so afraid of failure that they are left with no understanding of what failures teach. They live the same year over and over again, waiting for their ship to come in, never realizing that it's only the beginning. Great sailors are not made on calm seas. It is our choice to live the next year better than the last.
As the New Year rolls around think about what you mean to change. Decide to change it, and, here's the tricky part: actually FOLLOW THROUGH! Many start great things, few ever finish. The result of this process is a world where 95% of us are fighting like dogs for the scraps that fall from the master's table. Life is not supposed to be that way. Someone harvested the feast on that table and someone will enjoy it, why not you or me? Even a smart dog knows there's more food on the table. So let's be the masters. If GREAT is an option, why settle for GOOD?
Imagine a world where we stop thinking we're trapped by our class or circumstances. Freedom is out there, but you have to take it. While it is even given, no one CAN force you to be free if you don't want to be. Imagine a world where the young have the guts to chase what sets their hearts on fire. Imagine caring enough about something that you would suffer the slings and arrows that are going to come whenever you step up and dare to think differently. Imagine if we failed enough to learn what the truth is, then taught that truth to those who are new to the battle. This is out there. Mentorship can be found.
Imagine a community that formed like this, those that had the truth about life leading those who are lost to the truth. Imagine if those who were once lost could see fit to help their kin. Do you think these people on this journey would have something to say? Do you think those stories would have value?
We can take back the media, using for our purposes and spread the truth about life rather than a false lifestyle of self-indulgence and greed. When you think of Christmas, do you think more about giving or getting? The true elders give. The youth want to get. Who are you? If you're a youth, then your journey is just beginning, if you're an elder, welcome! we still have a long way to go.
God Bless, Happy Holidays!
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