Most of our society is made up of Stone-keepers* who ask us to conform to the rules. Of course stone-keeping is important. It ensures safety and stability without which there will be utter chaos. But our times are such that their actions are threatening our very survival!
But more and more souls are waking up to hear a different voice within which disagrees with the stone-keepers. In the midst of millions of stone-keeper voices, this disagreeing voice can sound bewildering, throwing us into self-doubt and depression.
Elders can be hiding anywhere. Listen to see if their voice and message ring deeply within you, and whether you feel cared for in the most authentic way. For sometimes they can even come in the form of the cat in the hat.
The nature of this feeble voice is that the more we create space and silence within us to listen to it, the more it grows in volume and clarity. This is the voice that has the ability to allow our unique light to shine with its full brilliance.
In undertaking this heroic journey, the role of elders can't be emphasised enough. Elders are all the time seeking to meet those who have set their feet on this journey, so that they can be of service and guidance. They don't do it out of the need for psychological power, for they are connected to and anchored in their own. They do it out of love, care and responsibility.
True Elders have neither any value judgment about our life choices or our chosen journeys (however unconventional they might be) nor have any personal agenda for us. Their only dream for us is to help us discover the dreamer within; listen to the voice that knows precisely what part God has carved out for us to play in the Grand Plan. True Elders act as our mirrors to help us in our own unique journeys, whatever they might be.
True Elders understand our souls's dark nights, for they have been through their share. They understand our despair over long dark tunnels, for they have traveled through them and come out of the other side. They have the ability for a certain lightness and laughter that radiates joy and healing. They can dance blissfully! They don't care about what others think of or say of them, for they are deeply anchored in their own sense of who they are and their dream.
True Elders can be infinitely patient, and know the 'art of allowing' things to happen and situations to ripen by themselves at the right time and do their part joyously by gently nudging, sometimes tricking us into some fun and adventure, and sometimes churning us with their tough love.
True Elders enjoy simple things in life with a sense of gratitude and profoundness. They carry themselves with a lot of dignity and integrity. They have the remarkable ability to enjoy their cup of tea, while being acutely aware of everything going on around them. They know the value of rest and self-care. It is a joy to watch them go about their everyday lives with mindfulness, care and simplicity.
Without being loud or making a fuss, they are profoundly shaping the larger narrative. They don't lecture, but say simple things at the right time that makes you contemplate or churn!
They have the ability to relax deeply and show up in their full power when the need arises.
True Elders don't take offense and have mastered the art of forgiveness. They are in touch with their humanity and are able to grieve allowing deep sadness (sometimes touching regret) to flow through them like gentle streams without any resistance.
True Elders have a great sense of humour, that is respectful of oneself and others. They are able to have a good laugh at themselves and their lives, remind us all that we are all cosmic jokes!
In undertaking this heroic journey, the role of elders can't be emphasised enough. Elders are all the time seeking to meet those who have set their feet on this journey, so that they can be of service and guidance. They don't do it out of the need for psychological power, for they are connected to and anchored in their own. They do it out of love, care and responsibility.
True Elders have neither any value judgment about our life choices or our chosen journeys (however unconventional they might be) nor have any personal agenda for us. Their only dream for us is to help us discover the dreamer within; listen to the voice that knows precisely what part God has carved out for us to play in the Grand Plan. True Elders act as our mirrors to help us in our own unique journeys, whatever they might be.
True Elders can be infinitely patient, and know the 'art of allowing' things to happen and situations to ripen by themselves at the right time and do their part joyously by gently nudging, sometimes tricking us into some fun and adventure, and sometimes churning us with their tough love.
They have the ability to relax deeply and show up in their full power when the need arises.
True Elders don't take offense and have mastered the art of forgiveness. They are in touch with their humanity and are able to grieve allowing deep sadness (sometimes touching regret) to flow through them like gentle streams without any resistance.
The more we learn to identify and spend time learning with and from True Elders around us, the more we will heal, feel free and be able to have compassion for the stone-keepers we feel oppressed by!
* Stone-keepers are from the film 'Small foot'
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