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This they call God
these call universe
those by another name
is free creative
gathering the winds
needs not go through any inter
vening space to get you there

:- Doug.

This holy principle
is free
to change the way things are

:- Doug.

Not as they should be
Not as they were promised
Not as they must be
About these things
Cry aloud

:- Doug.

Elder is not an honorific: it is a job description.

:- Doug.

Are we a free people or not? Are we tied by our chasing after Dollars and numbers or do we give justice and compassion as we wish?

:- Doug.

Grieve, grieve for the grandchildren
They are dying before our eyes
Even while playing, so cry

:- Doug.

Elders notice.

:- Doug.

What if you’re an elder? What can you do about it?

:- Doug.

Spiritual eldering

:- Doug.

Footprints in the Wind^sm # 1741

Expect people to dismiss. Expect people to get nervous, to fight it. Expect people to ridicule. Care when people do not react, are not disturbed. Reach out: expect your hand to be slapped. Hard. Do not stop if it is not. Or if it is. Do not be attached to either as your stopping point. It is a valuable gift. Whether and how it is received is not your concern. You have come only to give it.

Please pass it on.

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Elders already are developing this consciousness. This consciousness is grounded in justice and compassion, implicit in the panoramic view.

:- Doug.