The experience we've built up over a lifetime is a sturdy foundation for becoming changemakers, whether it's in small projects in our own communities or scaled-up change around the world. Elders bring an impressive set of assets, which are made more effective when we join forces with the younger generations.
Here are six ways that show why we're natural conveners:
Combine these natural gifts with this moment in history, and we are presented with an historic opportunity.
Here are six ways that show why we're natural conveners:
- We've developed an informed intuition -- "to think without thinking" -- also known as tacit knowledge.
- We're resilient -- for we have overcome many setbacks.
- We've got a special kind of creativity -- rooted not in sudden flashes of insight but in trial and error over time.
- We've learned to approach life in more balanced way -- what one gerontologist calls "even-minded."
- We can experience fleeting glimpses of wisdom.
- We're able to put our successes into perspective -- what one columnist calls "eulogy virtues."
Combine these natural gifts with this moment in history, and we are presented with an historic opportunity.