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Footprints in the Wind^sm # 1248

One of the most pernicious things we do in this society is to act as if we are separate from others, especially from our family and friends. They benefit from us, and we from them. We should not withdraw, fearing that we might be a burden to others, that we are interfering with their lives. We are part of each other’s lives. We ought to share what is going on, burdens and sorrows as well as joys and capacities. Parents take care of young children; parents should be willing to ask adult children to share lives in later years. There is much to be gained, only little things to be lost. I have a new disability, I have a need, we have a wisdom to share and a hand to help. Blessings are here and not in pulling away.

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When one of us is aging our only options are to respond with love or fear. Anything not love is fear.

:- Doug.

This family can live and love into our future. Let’s get to work.

:- Doug.

Our search for a leader or an organization is natural, but misplaced. What we seek naturally is another to spark our ideas back and forth: a playmate and a space through which sparks can become visible. The misplaced part is because this can be any person.

:- Doug.