Elder Muse/Day 31: Being The Spark

Sunrise Over Blue Ridge Mountains/Photography by Gaye Abbott

Endings. 31-days ago I devoted myself to the practice of daily postings to be sent out into the world. Now the last post is here.

At least three times during this time period I almost quit. Concern about burdening your already bulging email inboxes with a daily post that you may or may not be interested in was one of them.

Yet, I kept on and trusted the reasons why I started in the first place. Being more attentive to what unfolded each day. Trusting that there would be something of substance to share. Something with potential for exploring further or reflecting on. Shifting from fear to possibility.

This morning the video that you will find below inspired me to complete this series of Elder Muse postings on “Being the Spark”. Being the spark no matter what age or gender you are.

I believe that as elders, with decades of experiences and wisdom within, we have the potential to become the spark that could ignite something as Payton McGriff did with SHE (Style Her Empowered).

A collaborative project that started as a college assignment with inspiration from a Togo born male college professor. This grew to spread and activate the original spark into villages in Togo benefiting girls education, empowerment, and providing employment for many women.

Without the unique unfolding of inspiration, circumstances and collaborative partnerships this might not have ever been born. To me it speaks to not just women and girls empowerment, which is dear to my heart, but is a perfect example of a collaborative model that grew because Payton saw that it is the spark that ignites untold possibilities.

All we need to do is step back a bit, be inclusive, and allow it to grow…..

“In one of the poorest countries in the world, an American entrepreneur is empowering women and girls to stay in school and become household earners.”

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My deepest gratitude to those who continued to open these daily posts, perhaps pass them on, and for your comments and encouragement!

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 where to place your attention. ~Gaye Abbott

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Gaye Abbott, Wildly Free Elder, 08/14/24