Stage 7. Early Elderhood – The Master in the Grove of Elders

In the Interactive Table I say this is from when I was 67 years old up to present time. The “Grove of Elders” is made up of those who have been sources  of wisdom and compassion for their cultures. Mastery is something I aspire to.

Retirement medical issues

Acupuncture 2009-

Other alternative healing paths

Pool exercise 2012-13

Retirement courses (writing, environmental, etc)

Mom’s Memorial Service – 11/17/2018

The disease and our relationship

Bill Plotkin’s summary of STAGE 7: The Master in the Grove of Elders (early elderhood)

Passage: Crowning (initiation into true elderhood)

Gift: Wholeness

Circle of Identity: From ecocentric to cosmoscentric

Center of Gravity: The soul of the more-than-human community

Task: Caring for the soul of the more-than-human community

Examples:

1-Defending and nurturing the innocence and wonder of children

2-Mentoring and initiating adolescents

3-Mentoring adults in their soulwork

4-Guiding the evolution or transformation of the culture

5-Maintaining the balance between human culture and the larger Earth community