Wisdom Of The Sages
Honoring Our Elders

There is a reason that wisdom is associated with age. Traditionally,
elders have been the wise men and women of communities. Most
spiritual
leaders apprentice for most of their lives before beginning their
practice. In many parts of the world, elders are honored and
respected for the
wisdom they've gained through life experience. They are considered a
valuable source of knowledge and have an important role to fulfill
in
passing on traditions and customs.

In many parts of the world, nursing homes for the elderly are rare.
Caring for one's aging parents is considered an honor and a
blessing. In
other cultures it's not uncommon for three or four generations to
live
together under one roof. Immediate families consist of children,
parents, grandparents, great grandparents, and sometimes great aunts
and
uncles. Such intergenerational coexistence is beneficial to all
family
members. There are caregivers for both young children and the
elderly. And
older relatives can pass down the family history to children and act
as
role models for younger family members.

In Native American culture, elders are appreciated for their close
connection to nature and the spiritual world. They are known as
"wisdomkeepers," acting as caretakers of the planet. Respected for
their life
experience and wisdom, African elders serve as mediators between
deceased
ancestors and living family members.

Honoring and respecting our elders is a way of building community
and
strengthening society. It helps appreciate every stage of life and
view
aging in a positive light. After all, hopefully we will all have the
opportunity to become sages in our later years.

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