Elders and Eldership

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Comment by Irv Sheffey on February 26, 2010 at 8:11pm

I drifted off the path for awhile, finding myself caught up in the day to day pace of the city and not practicing the core routines that I had come to value. Something was missing. Thankfully I recently received a copy of Coyote's Guide and realized that getting back on the path was as simple as walking out my front door. In joining this on-line village, I look forward to the lessons to be learned and shared and the wisdom of members of this tribe.

If anyone is in the DC metro area, please let me know so that we can possibly get in touch. I can be reached at irv.sheffey@sierraclub.org

Comment by Savannagramma on January 22, 2010 at 1:07pm

How wonderful to have a tribe of elders I can join! Last summer I had the joy and privilege of having my 5 year old grandson spend several weeks with me at what I like to call "Grammie-camp"! It was such a thrill to introduce him to the Natural World and share his excitement and "wonder". He learned about Plantain, American Toads & he not only got to get up close and personal with 2 mother Painted Turtles who left the pond to lay their eggs in our yard, but also with a couple of hatchlings who later emerged [2 separate occasions]. He collected bugs in jars. We kept a journal and I am making a Power Point journal of birds, animals, trees, plants & insects he is learning. I also introduced him to my garden and he wants me to plant more purple eggplant this summer. He was willing to try it because he encountered it in the garden.
I have been humbled and awakened to the awesome responsibility we have as grandparents and elders in teaching our grandchildren, so I have joined Kamana to learn more. I told my grandson about it and he is excited too!

Comment by Eric Little Bear Kitching on January 10, 2010 at 10:27am

I would like to send a love hug out to all of our Elders. Thank you for the beauty you bring to our community. You all are incredible! I appreciate your openness to share and listen from your heart. Bless you all!

Hugs and love,

Little Bear

Comment by Nancy Hylbert on December 21, 2009 at 9:47pm

I enjoy sharing my love of nature with the children in my life. All children need to be out doors as much as possible! Through Madison Audubon Society, I would like to start a Grandparents/Grandchildren group, and to plan activities in the natural world that we can enjoy together. Let's spread the sense of wonder!

Comment by Paul Tobin-coyote Song on November 7, 2009 at 6:06am

Greeting our eldest brother the Sun in Main

Comment by Paul Tobin-coyote Song on November 7, 2009 at 6:04am

Comment by Hank Wolcott on June 17, 2009 at 5:43am

As an elder I am learning to listen. Everyone needs the gift of being heard. Especially the children for in that way they learn their own value.

Hank

Comment by Lorindra Frances on June 16, 2009 at 7:53pm

being an elder in my family & community brings great joy to my heart as i pass on my love for our mother earth & all our relations & ancestors by example & sharing

Comment by vern on April 2, 2009 at 1:53am

Getting old to me is passing on my joy and the many gifts from nature to my grandchildren.