Stepping Stones to Elderhood: Reflections on My Journey of Becoming

As Buckminster Fuller predicted in the 1970s, our systems are currently unraveling, making way for a profound global transition. The structures we've relied on are no longer sufficient for the challenges we face. In this time of uncertainty and change, we need an old, yet forgotten kind of leadership - the wisdom of Elders to guide the way forward.

In our Western world, we no longer have Elders. Yet something deep inside of us remembers them and longs for them. What if we can invite people to step onto the road of becoming them. How would one do that?

This book is an invitation to you, the reader, to step onto that road to Elderhood. Elderhood is not defined by age but by a willingness to grow, reflect, and embody the wisdom we acquire through life's journey. The chapters in this book are not arranged chronologically but as stepping stones, each one representing a unique experience, insight, or learning. These stepping stones are left "natural," with their edges and imperfections intact, reflecting the reality of life's complexities.

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This is not a book of research or polished theories. It is a sharing of my experiences, lessons learned, and the awareness that emerged from contemplating life's questions. The journey to Elderhood is filled with ups and downs, detours, and deep healing. Over the years, I have explored the 'layer cake' of my psyche, peeling back one layer after another to uncover truths about myself.