Hello GMW readers;
It is with great joy that I write to all of you on Wednesday,
October 1 on the International Day of Elders. I am a Gerontologist
and have dedicated many years of my life to the study,
implementation and testing of therapeutic ways to uplift and inspire
our elders to a better wholistic quality of life. In 2004 I was
nominated Universal Peace Ambassador and met a magnificent elder, 81
years old, Dr. Robert Muller, former Assistant Secretary General of
the United Nations for 42 years and Chancellor Emeritus and Founder
of the University for Peace in Costa Rica.
I told Robert, "You are the best example of the intention of my work
with elders; someone who achieves longevity by sensitively living
deeply connected with divine love while in physical body, a crafter
of possible worlds into being in joy and happiness, an optimist, and
that equals to holistic health and holistic living." Robert is my
mentor and friend and I do give assignments to Robert, even now that
he has graduated. Energy never ends, it only evolves. I also told
Robert that I prefer to call dead a Happy Graduation. :)
Today as part of the celebrations of a day dedicated to our elders,
let's ask ourselves, what can we do to help our elders. There is no
life without love. We are here to love one another and our elders
are as alive as we keep them involved in our lives and as much as we
facilitate their dreams and freedom to be. :) Everyone is invited.
Here is a poem I wrote and dedicated to my dear friend and mentor,
Robert in 2005 on the International Day of Elders. I dedicate this
poem today to all persons in our Planet Of Peace Earth that have
decided to never grow old.
Decide To Be A Joy-full
Elder
by Katherine Ward
Decide to be a joy-full elder
Decide to always wear your smile
in Spring, Winter of Fall
the joy that you give to others
is the joy that multiplies.
Decide to dream your dreams
life is for living as you know
and if you live, laugh, serve and love
you'll never grow old.
Decide to enjoy the ride
decide to sing and dance
letting the rhythmic happy heart
compose the songs
lighting up the passion
for a better world.
Decide to plant seeds of LOVE
Brother wind... spread the deeds!
Teach the children and humanity
songs and good words
not judging but listening
not imposing but sharing those better ways
not dwelling on the problem
but treasure-mapping the solutions
... together, always together.
The windows of your soul
can not hide the magic and fun world behind
for as long as there is life in you
there will always be a better way
and it is the spark of your personality
and your tireless spirit for Peace
a contagious inspiration to never grow old.
Decide to be a magnificent elder
beyond the weave
that shapes your presence in this world
and if reincarnation is an option
come back as art, pencils and paper
trees or butterflys
harmonicas or nightingales
the essence of humanity
will rejoice again!
Decide to be a joy-full elder
a human being with everlasting
sense of wonder,
sense of humor,
reverence for life,
LOVE for the green
LOVE for what can be seen and feel
LOVE for the impossible dream.
Decide to be like Dr. Robert Muller
the youthful eternal light
that remains intact.
Love and light!
Katherine
Twitter: @BePeaceINLove
Email: BePeaceINLove@gmail.com
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