I want to add this little story to yesterday's post. I remembered it before I fell asleep. Bickfords I was 21, had arrived in Boston, and had found my mentor, Cesareo, a fiery Cuban, 35 years old. We were having breakfast at Bickford’s, a family restaurant from another era, and as usual, I had all sorts of questions and frustrations. “Why is it that when I say something about inner growth, etc., no one seems to listen to me. When you say the same thing, people do listen.” Cesareo listened to both my question and my frustration. “Even if I told you, you could not really understand.” “Why is that?” “Because there is something you need that neither I nor anyone else can give you.” “And what’s that?” “10 years!” I was quiet. “If you still are speaking your truth from your understanding, then eventually, others will hear you.” Advice to Younger self
First – As I am now 76, “younger” generally means anyone under 60, myself or anyone else. Each age has its tasks and challenges, and there is great variation on how to go about this. Second – I rarely give advice. I prefer to accompany others as they go through their adventures / misadventures. Third – I like to explore with questions like these
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