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"Notes" of An Elder ― 7.11.25

"Notes" of An Elder ― 7.11.25

Legacy isn’t what you leave—it’s how you make people feel while you're here.

July 11, 2025

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.

Longevity isn’t about birthdays—it’s about transforming. Who you evolve into matters more than what you accumulate.
Time is not a finish line—it’s a teacher. With age, you begin to see its weight and wonder, not just its ticking clock.
Love well. Serve generously. Live with intention. That’s what truly counts.
The greatest regrets rarely come from what we did—but from what we didn’t say, didn’t risk, or didn’t feel.
Time flows like a river, not a ladder. The longer you're in it, the more you learn what truly matters.
Failure isn’t final—it’s the forge. It's where your character is shaped and your purpose revealed.

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The Power of One

One smile can spark a lasting friendship.
One word can bring peace and end a conflict.
One look can mend a broken relationship.
One person can transform your entire life.

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You don’t need permission to live fully. The world may hand you boxes—break them open.
Legacy isn’t what you leave—it’s how you make people feel while you're here.
We are here not to merely pass time—but to honor it. To live deeper, love harder, and serve wiser.
We are all made for more than survival. We are made for meaning.
As long as we have breath, we have the chance to return to ourselves—and serve something greater.
The most sacred moments in life are often the simplest: another breath, another sunrise, another 'I love you.'

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