Red Elk Speaks

“What’s the Difference between ‘being OLD’ and ‘being an ELDER?'”

I have seen many deaths over my years.  A number of older age.  Some held Great Respect among the mourners….some, though, well….seemed the “mourners” where happy he / she had finally DIED.

Why?  Why the DIFFERENCE?

The “Thank GOD He / She’s Gone” ones were “WHIP BEARERS”.  “TOSSING their WEIGHT AROUND”.   DEMANDING “Respect”.

The “Gee, this is sad. I’ll MISS her / him” ones, on the other hand….LOVED.  CARED for people.  CRIED for those “hurt”.

REACHED OUT!

No “whip” in hand.

THAT is an ELDER!

Which are YOU?  Do YOU “DEMAND” respect?  or EARN it?

HOW will YOU “Meet your Creator”?          ?                  re

(edited by WS)