Thanks for this Suzanne! I completely resonate with the notion that we are on the threshold of something radically new —as the several “myths” you cite suggest.
In that regard, I’d like to pitch a project idea and will e-mail separately.
FYI to subscribers, I've been contacted and am excited about a film project to get people's heads on straight!!! What got me is how straight Bill's head is on!
How can this happen so that when you're online, you constantly get cheerleads like this? I keep hoping some influencer picks up on this idea. It's so simple to do and makes you feel good to do it. All help appreciated!
It takes a village for sure. It’s somewhat ominous to think that there are groups of people, who all think they are “right” but with totally different philosophies and ways of looking at the world. It’s a challenge for sure, but worth the efforts!
Definitely worth it to keep humanity around! I can even see the tide turning where it's exciting to see us moving past those negative forces and coming to our senses to celebrate the extraordinary privilege of being human!
You can find out by clicking the link to his piece. I didn't want to give him publicity because he doesn't walk his talk. He's in the documentary I made about crop circles, and associating with him has not been pleasant. I think he's one of the best thinkers and writers, but he wants to be a leader and has done projects that have failed because he doesn't set a good personal tone with people. He and Brian are polar opposites. Be still my heart, Brian is such a love!
The Elder Network is already in place, but nodes are not yet connected. Their values, purpose, and hearts all line up, so resistance will be minimal. Elders all want the same thing for the world: clarity over chaos, wisdom over impulse, and a culture where presence, purpose, and long-term thinking guide decisions, rather than panic, fear, or short-term gain. When we eventually link, our collective influence will move mountains quietly, steadily, and with unstoppable force—like a river that’s been carving the valley for centuries, finally finding its channel. One step at a time, but we are stepping forward.
Our culture is one of the biggest drivers of loneliness, especially as we age. Loneliness has become a powerful tool for marketing—selling products, experiences, and even emotions. Isolation, marginalization, and distancing are treated not as social failures but as profit centers. As Elders, we see it clearly: the culture doesn’t care about loneliness—it profits from it. This isn’t just local, it's global. A pattern affecting how older adults are treated and how society shapes their later years. The solution I'm working on is transitioning people from Older to Elder. As an Elder, you won't have time to be lonely.
Well, everything in our culture is a profit center, no more older people than younger in whatever specific category they are in. And it’s not anyone’s fault, but the evolutionary wave.
Just as most people are bystanders — although with more and more agitation that has them looking for something positive to hook onto — us older people aren’t a block that would wise up, just to get your messaging as clear as it can be. Now, collecting the unusually thoughtful Elders is something else for value we could give to the culture, let alone to keep ourselves juicy. I’ve wondered if we could be a mobilized force!
My experience in the field is that "it" is happening. Voices are speaking up and being heard. Communities are forming around retaining values. What is being pulled away is now being recognized. What is precious and worth preserving is becoming increasingly evident. The call to action is becoming stronger. Trump is serving his purpose to remind us of what is quintessential for our lives to work. Be patient, the change is underway and now unstoppable.
Big yes till the last sentence. Trump may save us by getting us to pay attention and not sleepwalk as if democracy is a given. But overshoot may shoot us before the unstoppable bend towards justice bends far enough.
Thanks for this Suzanne! I completely resonate with the notion that we are on the threshold of something radically new —as the several “myths” you cite suggest.
In that regard, I’d like to pitch a project idea and will e-mail separately.
FYI to subscribers, I've been contacted and am excited about a film project to get people's heads on straight!!! What got me is how straight Bill's head is on!
Pep Talks For Humanity sounds like the right idea at the right time. Jane Fonda should inspire everyone.
How can this happen so that when you're online, you constantly get cheerleads like this? I keep hoping some influencer picks up on this idea. It's so simple to do and makes you feel good to do it. All help appreciated!
It takes a village for sure. It’s somewhat ominous to think that there are groups of people, who all think they are “right” but with totally different philosophies and ways of looking at the world. It’s a challenge for sure, but worth the efforts!
Definitely worth it to keep humanity around! I can even see the tide turning where it's exciting to see us moving past those negative forces and coming to our senses to celebrate the extraordinary privilege of being human!
Thank you for your work! Brian Swimme is my very favorite cosmologist too! Can you share the author you quoted from? Thank you🙏💚
You can find out by clicking the link to his piece. I didn't want to give him publicity because he doesn't walk his talk. He's in the documentary I made about crop circles, and associating with him has not been pleasant. I think he's one of the best thinkers and writers, but he wants to be a leader and has done projects that have failed because he doesn't set a good personal tone with people. He and Brian are polar opposites. Be still my heart, Brian is such a love!
The Elder Network is already in place, but nodes are not yet connected. Their values, purpose, and hearts all line up, so resistance will be minimal. Elders all want the same thing for the world: clarity over chaos, wisdom over impulse, and a culture where presence, purpose, and long-term thinking guide decisions, rather than panic, fear, or short-term gain. When we eventually link, our collective influence will move mountains quietly, steadily, and with unstoppable force—like a river that’s been carving the valley for centuries, finally finding its channel. One step at a time, but we are stepping forward.
Cheering you on!!!
Our culture is one of the biggest drivers of loneliness, especially as we age. Loneliness has become a powerful tool for marketing—selling products, experiences, and even emotions. Isolation, marginalization, and distancing are treated not as social failures but as profit centers. As Elders, we see it clearly: the culture doesn’t care about loneliness—it profits from it. This isn’t just local, it's global. A pattern affecting how older adults are treated and how society shapes their later years. The solution I'm working on is transitioning people from Older to Elder. As an Elder, you won't have time to be lonely.
Well, everything in our culture is a profit center, no more older people than younger in whatever specific category they are in. And it’s not anyone’s fault, but the evolutionary wave.
Just as most people are bystanders — although with more and more agitation that has them looking for something positive to hook onto — us older people aren’t a block that would wise up, just to get your messaging as clear as it can be. Now, collecting the unusually thoughtful Elders is something else for value we could give to the culture, let alone to keep ourselves juicy. I’ve wondered if we could be a mobilized force!
My experience in the field is that "it" is happening. Voices are speaking up and being heard. Communities are forming around retaining values. What is being pulled away is now being recognized. What is precious and worth preserving is becoming increasingly evident. The call to action is becoming stronger. Trump is serving his purpose to remind us of what is quintessential for our lives to work. Be patient, the change is underway and now unstoppable.
Big yes till the last sentence. Trump may save us by getting us to pay attention and not sleepwalk as if democracy is a given. But overshoot may shoot us before the unstoppable bend towards justice bends far enough.