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We must learn to see ourselves in the faces of elders. Everyone ages. Everyone. Nowhere else can the Golden Rule be more aptly applied. Putting ourselves in our elders shoes is not just a hypothetical scenario, it is a true glimpse into our future. When we recognize that our actions help create the norms for dealing with the aging population, we see that we are designing our own future.
ACTIVITY: What do I want when I retire?
Think about your personal future. What do you plan to do when you retire? When are you planning to retire? Think about
how you want to be, how you want to live. Write your thoughts in the space below. Then share your thoughts with the other participants. Try to keep your comments to less than a minute, but do speak honestly about what you want for yourself. List and then discuss common themes.
WhaT doEs This mEan for mE?
The Dawn of Transformation: A Matrix Guide to Change by LaVrene Norton and Steve Shields, ©2005 Action Pact, Inc.
The Dawn of Transformation: A Matrix Guide to Change
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