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DEFINITION OF AN ELDER
An elder is a person who deserves respect and honor; who is called to play a significant and crucial role in fulfilling the promise of our future; and whose work it is to synthesize wisdom from long life experience and formulate this into a legacy for future generations
ELDER ROLES
Celebrant
We celebrate life by maintaining a sense of humor and playfulness. We
initiate others and affirm them through unconditional positive regard
Conservationist
We are assertive and hold a commitment to high values. We are advocates
and stewards of both man and the Earth. We view all life as
interconnected, as one
Mentor
We are the teacher and the servant. We are accessible to the young, as we
synthesize and then impart wisdom from our life experiences
Sage
We are a source of blessing. We honor the balance of masculine and feminine
within us. Acceptance of our coming transition liberates us to be fearless in
the world