Yesterday I talked about YOU and
today I would like to remind you that many of you will have children and
grandchildren. For those who don’t you
may have nieces or nephews, or close friends with children that you have
enjoyed over the years. With all the
thinking, the experience and the energy you have it is time to fill another
role (if you feel you are able, and why shouldn’t you feel that?) Mentoring.
Passing on your life experiences both personal, historical and the hands
on ability of your craft whether it be in telephone etiquette, secretarial,
mechanics and the myriad other things you have perfected over the years.
In today’s social media maelstrom
world, it behoves this older generation to actually TALK
to your family, friends
and children in a healthy way. Help them
get the tools they will need because we have to be vigilant about what is
happening in this very different world they will inherit. Yesterday’s values, morals and principles are
still ideals they can aspire to. Help
them reach their full potential as human beings, good citizens, a kind and
thoughtful person who can make a difference if it is only in a tiny circle or
in the world at large. Every drop of
goodness, kindness, peace and grace is a bonus is this world.
Teach them to read good books,
teach them to love nature, find things that they will love forever, always
encourage, avoid the negative and accentuate the positive. And listen, listen, listen to those darling
little folks. They will adore you
forever for just LISTENING.
“Smile, listen, love.” Me again
(Susanne Abildgaard)
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