34th G&A

I am truly blessed to have the live experiences I have had because it makes me uniquely qualified to help others thrive as seniors due to the obstacles I am overcoming in my elder-hood.

Elder the comparative form of old, on the other hand, comes from the PIE root *al-³, which means 'to grow or nourish'.  In other contexts elder does denote relatively advanced age but with the added component of respect for a person's achievement, as in an elder statesman. Interestingly, the Old English predecessor of the adjective, ealdorlic, had several superlative senses: “authentic, chief, excellent, princely.”

Affirmations: I embrace my responsibility to my family and my passion to act in integrity with my most sacred and engaged self.

I embrace my resistance to change (shadow) and use it to empower me to reach my goals.

I know I am capable of amazing things.
I easily meet and overcome challenges.
I inspire others to take action.
I effortlessly reach my goals.
I am a success.

Each frustration becomes a blessing 

as I am able to let go of anger and feel loved.

Each negative judgement becomes an exercise in compassion

as I open my heart.

Each fearful thought becomes a demonstration of certainty

as I embrace my fear in the arms of my faith.

Each shirking becomes a call to action

as I embrace responsibility.

Each avoidance becomes a foundation of integrity

as I refocus my attention on my passion

Each outburst becomes a smile

as a natural result of being fully present.

Blessing, Compassion, Faith, Action, Integrity...Smile.