AN ELDER’S COACHING OF ELDERS

We elders have weathered numerous societal upheavals. We need to approach the current U.S. presidential election with a tempered perspective.

Political instability, economic recessions, and significant cultural shifts have shaped our lives and taught us the value of resilience and stability.

Instead of succumbing to fear or frustration, let’s focus on long-term principles and cultivate strength.

This focus on personal stability and community resilience positions elders as sources of wisdom and calm for younger generations navigating their first election.

And the cauldron of anxiety of everyone else, their agitation, fear, and worry, needs an elder’s touch.

We elders deal with the climate of uncertainty by leaning into practices that foster emotional and mental equilibrium, such as mindful reflection, spiritual practices, and staying informed without becoming overwhelmed. Do your practice. Others will want what you have.

By relying on inner resources honed over decades, we can serve as guides, helping others interpret and contextualize the complexities of political news.

Our accumulated life experience enables us elders to advocate for a balanced viewpoint, reminding others of the nation’s resilience and the importance of measured responses.

For us elders, the challenges of election cycles reinforce our role as stabilizing forces, committed to contributing positively to the collective well-being, regardless of the political climate.

Elders, get out there and get to work. Today is the day you’re most needed.