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  Elders "The real elder is like a tree: the older it gets, the more shade it provides."  Sufi saying                    The Conversation Elements From The Conversation In this conversation, we addressed the following issues that can help one age wisely:  A regular faith practice The gradual abandonment of the priorities of the "first half of life"  The formative influence of hardship, failure, and the inability to answer all of life's questions  Letting go of the grip of absolute control Music "Wiegala" is a lullaby composed by the Jewish poet and composer Ilse Weber. She wrote it while she was a prisoner in the Theresienstadt concentration camp during World War II. At the camp, she worked as a nurse and used her music to comfort the children in her care. When the children she cared for were sent to the Auschwitz extermination camp, she chose to go with them. "Wiegala" is believed to have been the last song she ...

  Oudstes "Die ware oudste is soos 'n boom: hoe ouer dit word, hoe meer skaduwee bied dit." Sufi gesegde                    Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Met hierdie opname het ons aan die volgende sake aandag gegee wat mens kan help om wys oud te word: 'n Gereelde geloofspraktyk Die geleidelike agterlaat van die "eerste helfte van lewe" se prioriteite Die vormende invloed van swaarkry, mislukking, en die onvermoë om al die lewensvrae te beantwoord Om die greep op absolute beheer te laat gaan Musiek "Wiegala" is 'n slaapliedjie gekomponeer deur die Joodse digter en komponis Ilse Weber. Sy het dit geskryf terwyl sy tydens die Tweede Wêreldoorlog 'n gevangene in die Theresienstadt-konsentrasiekamp was. By die kamp het sy as verpleegster gewerk en haar musiek gebruik om die kinders onder haar sorg te troos. Toe die kinders wat sy versorg het, na die Auschwitz-uitwissingskamp gestuur is, het sy gekies om saam met hulle te gaan. D...

  Growing Older The Conversation Elements From The Conversation Annie Dillard's advice on writing is also applicable to life in general.  Music May the wisdom that comes with age, help you to do Mary Oliver's 3 things. All our love. George & Matilda

  Ouer Word Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek Annie Dillard se raad t.o.v skryf is ook van toepassing op die lewe in die algemeen. Musiek Mag die wysheid wat met die jare kom, jou help om Mary Oliver se 3 dinge te doen. Al ons liefde. George & Matilda

  Success   The Conversation Elements From The Conversation In our conversation, we mention Robert Walser. Robert Walser around 1900 More about Robert Walser "A writer must be able to write even if no one notices."               Robert Walser                                    Music Actually, after much thought and talk, it is safe to assume that we are successful when we are happy. Now, go and be the success that only you can be.  All our love.  George & Matilda

Sukses   Die Gesprek Elemente Uit Die Gesprek In ons gesprek noem ons Robert Walser. Robert Walser rondom 1900 Meer oor Robert Walser "A writer must be able to write even if no one notices."               Robert Walser                                    Musiek Eintlik is dit, nadat baie gedink en gesê is, veilig om aan te neem dat ons suksesvol is wanneer ons gelukkig is. Nou gaan wees die sukses wat net jy kan wees. Al ons liefde. George & Matilda

  Joy In The Making Let's start with a short reflection that tries to express what today's topic is about. Perhaps you recognize yourself in it. There is a joy that does not shout. That does not wait for applause or stand proudly on a stage. That does not stumble over perfectionism or self-criticism. It is the gentle smile of someone who sits still and looks at something that came through their own hands— and is now alive. It is not self-pride. Rather, it is a sacred yes: an assent to the Word that created light, a participation in the Breath that lets everything be. It is not about achievement, but commitment. It is not even pride — it is reverence. When you give form to what has grown within you— a poem, a sketch, a loaf of bread, a word of comfort— then you experience that joy: not you as the origin of that creation, but as a friend of the Creator. And you whisper softly to yourself, like God on the seventh day: “It is good.” Matilda's joys George's The Conversation ...