Wisdom from our elders

Great thoughts from interviews with our elders:

The simple things matter most.
Humor and time cure most pains.
There's more satisfaction in giving than getting. Service to others is the most satisfying activity.
Choose your spouse carefully. It will be your most important decision.
Work hard and in a field or role that you enjoy.

Living in Joy

Dream the future.

Walk in your truth.

Believe in yourself.

Live in the present.

Embrace your fears.

Live your passions well.

Follow your deepest desires.

Take risks and have adventures.

Laugh at sunrise and howl at the moon.

Great video

Please take the time to watch this video on aging and wisdom.
Amazing!
http://www.blogger.com/www.wisdombook.org/

My favorite saying from this is:
You can't get to wonderful without going through alright.

Spiritual searching

I heard someone say that most of us are spiritual hypochondriacs, always afraid that something is wrong with our spiritual experience or interpretation or belief. This rings true to me. So many people seem to search for validation that "my" way is "the" way. If you join me, then my way must work and be right. How different the world would look if we could trust that journeys take us in different directions that personal and unique. My way does not have to be your way, in fact, it should never be exactly your way. My experience can never be exactly your experience.

We can however walk together through the desert towards the water. We can share our stories and lessons, knowing that the interpretation will vary. We can honor our own way and at the same time the other person's way.