Elder Muse/Day 19: A Village of Elders

A village without the elderly is like a well without water. Meaning: What water is to a well, elders are to a society.

African Proverb

Throughout most of my life the elders in my village were honored and respected. Without them the community would not have substance or grounding. Vision or wisdom. Rites of passage for the young, or awareness of the life beyond this one.

We were the chosen ones simply because we had traveled many paths to get to the most aged of years when all became clear and transparent….even beyond the veil of mystery shrouding the unexplainable.

Everyone knew we were the source and the resource. The best story tellers keeping everyone transfixed as we sat around the fire at night bathed by the stars and moonlight. The drumbeat and call of the panther our background music.

Because of this our communities thrived based on the wisdom we possessed that was followed, respected and treasured by all. Everyone knew that one day, if fortunate enough, they would also be an elder.

Our simple life depended on honoring and respecting the natural world surrounding us. We have always known we were made of earth, fire, water, wind and stars.

How could we not be for when we die we return to those same elements.

Then it all changed when a society different from our own thought they knew what was best for us and became too busy to care. We are the ancient ones who cannot be replaced by taking away our dignity.

We have a voice that can be heard throughout the cosmos based on eons of life upon this earth. We know who we are and are not afraid to stand tall and look you in the eyes. A gaze so intensely real that no one can look away.

What we tell you can only be transmitted if you are courageous enough to gaze back with your entire being.

What are you receiving now?

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31 days of Daily Elder Muse blog posts accessed from the unfolding of the day – not planned or scheduled. Yes, the Muse is back again during this powerful and challenging shift time on our planet. May these words, stories and images assist you to remember who you are….and how you can be of service.

I have no idea what will arise…..but then do we really know ahead of time what our moment to moment daily experience will be? We are only asked to pay attention and attend with open artistry. ~Gaye Abbott

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Gaye Abbott, Wildly Free Elder, 08/02/24