Work - A Labor Day
conversation with Delton Krueger 9-4-17
I am a Consultant in Issues of Aging. Eighty nine years of Life Experience and
Education starting with First Grade in a one room rural school have qualified
me. Life Long Learning is my field of study. I choose to name myself as a Consultant.
Why should a person even think about Work in the advanced
years of life? All have experiences that qualify us to contribute back to the
human family.
In conversation with friends and others we contribute to those
facing the same issues that we have known so well. Aging often raises up fears
in younger people. You may doubt this but I know of many younger people who are
ready to relate with and learn from older persons. Learning how to talk
together can be hard. I believe that with patience we can learn the art of
conversation even with generational differences.
We who have learned from our own mistakes and right choices
have chances to share with others who are often eager to speak with someone else
who has walked the same road. Simply listening to individuals may well permit
courage to happen in them. They will feel better for having been in a
conversation with you. Stronger. Not
alone.
Why do people pay money to go to counselors? Often to get
professional expert answers. And to have someone who will listen and not be judgmental.
I am suggesting that sincere conversation is a form of
work. It takes energy, time, attention, listening and thinking. This is an investment in the human family and
in ourselves.
No comments:
Post a Comment