Nothing in life is of any value unless it is shared with others.
"Notes" of An Elder is a depository of pertinent information, knowledge and wisdom. Available weekly will be an elder's "thinking menu" for your use. Enjoy this bounty.

- Yesterday may have brought you to today, but it most likely will not carry you through tomorrow.
- Dreams are the fuel that moves our society forward.
- Just do it ― love as many people as possible, in as many moments as you can.
- Happiness is an inside job.
- Be the driver on your journey to success.
- Instead of always looking to be blessed ― spend some time being a blessing to others.
- Walk toward fear and frustration ― they point the way.
- Behind every rags-to-riches story lies a person who works assiduously to hone their craft.
Just Be
- Be happy
- Be helpful
- Be humble
- Be knowledgeable
- “If you’re serious about changing your life, you’ll find a way. If you’re not, you’ll find an excuse.” — Jen Sincero
- When you begin to share what you know with others, your communication skills improve.
- Don’t invest in a career. Build a life.
- Be someone that does things, not someone who talks about things.
- We must fail in order to know the feeling of hurt and to experience growth.
- The only thing worse than failure is not starting.
- A life without uncertainty is not a life worth living.
Magic Question
What can you remove from your life that would improve it?