My Journey to Eldership

I have taught spirituality, meditation and the contemplative arts for many years, having recovered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A result of my years in child welfare. My PTSD and subsequent recovery led me to want to discover many of the "big" questions. Why are we here, whats it all for etc? And this led me on a journey inward, with much revelation and many ah has, along with teeth gnashing and thoughts of suicide all thrown together. 
My recovery and my joy are one and the same thing, for me a constant gratitude for the love I feel for life, my family, friends and those I encounter daily.
However a few ago I felt the depression returning, it was a little hard to get out of bed and a feeling of pointlessness was overtaking me. I put on a lot of weight and stated to ache in places I didn't know I had.
My misery, I blamed on the GFC and losing quite a bit of money, and so felt justified with  my state of mind.
Then one day I saw that things were changing for me. I was getting older, my body was changing, getting a job was no longer a breeze. My hair was grey, and wrinkles were appearing on my face.
But it was much more than that! It felt like I was being asked to move to a new "level" or new phase of life. To embrace a new inward journey of discovery called ageing.
The inner most tenet of this discovery has been the transition of death and dying. Because it is the preparation for this, the last third of life, I think, is for. As a natural occurance to embrace and learn the journey inward is ever more important as the bodies role changes.
I am not asked to do the work of a younger person, but to be a guide to the youth. To encourage on the path of love and gratitude for all that is given.
I have found that recontexualising my past, forgiving my mistakes and living with gratitude has given me the ability to help. The give has become a natural urge. It is a joy to be asked by the younger generations for advice as this gives me the opportunity to step up to my role as an Elder.
I am currently developing an online series of teleseminars on the purpose of the aging process. What has been called from "Ageing to Sageing" ( not my words but very apt)
I hope you will join me on this journey
With Love

Margo

http://www.gracefultransitions.com.au

margo@gracefultransitions.com.au