This Week’s Quotation:
“The creative field we share as human beings is a field for transformation because there are elders here; elders who hold this field and create a context where other people can awaken to who they are, so that people around the world can find that their thoughts and feelings are drawn to the creative field held by the one angel. They might not know about you or about me, but they will find themselves believing that there is hope in the world, that there is something that is true and there is something that is possible, because somehow they can feel it, they can touch it themselves in our global presence, in our fusion.”
—Becoming a Sun, p. 190
Becoming an Elder
Can a person be an elder if they are not yet many years of age? Is every older person automatically an elder? Or is being an elder about something more than just age?
David describes the job of an elder as the function of anyone who holds their field and creates a context where others can awaken. A transformative journey naturally requires a safe space where a person can feel comfortable moving through the pain of trauma and being willing to face the illusions that we have accepted as truth for ourselves. Most people don’t initiate themselves into a process like this on their own.
I’ve been attending experiential sessions hosted by the Korean branch of Emissaries who are here at Sunrise holding an event they call Lineage of Light, focused on emerging leaders. They are led by an older man named Yujin who has been training the younger folks to carry on the torch of presenting teachings of truth and facilitating people to move through a transformative process in a ritual context.
I am amazed to see how powerful these younger ones are as they strongly step into the sovereign space of providing something for their participants—something that is true, something that is possible for them in their experience, and something they can feel and touch for themselves. They are becoming an elder.
This is the call for anyone who has done their own inner work and is willing to hold a space of loving service for others to have that experience for themselves.
What does it mean to become a sun?
Every human being is already a sun on the inside—a being of intense love and light. The difference is that some people have the vision and courage to become a sun on the outside. This difference is our human destiny.
I suppose at age 84 I quality as what is normally understood to be an elder. But as you indicate, Gary, being an elder about something more than just age. To me, it involves a level of spiritual maturity that I would describe as conscious living. A true elder is consciously aware of who he/she is and what he/she has come on earth to do. Though you are decades younger than I am, I would describe you as a true elder.
Becoming an Elder in years – it can be a happy time, or a ‘difficult time’ and – at the same time – the Best Time of Your Life!!!! You are here now – you were here then – and you have the joys, and the learning times, and the surprises, of all that comes into (or out of) your life. I am so grateful for my 83 years so far!!!! Blessings All Dear Ones!!!
I’m turning 64. I’ve not had the feeling or sense of being an elder. We’ve all had various experiences in life. I have always had a curiousity of who I really am. I’ve always wanted to be of help or service, and to be genuine. It’s taken some time to arrive to a place where I feel comfortable being me, but I’m here. In some way, I have traits of being an elder. I often speak of metaphysics as I find it so fascinating. And with that, I believe I may have planted seeds of thought to those who were open to receiving a message. I’m always curious to learn and embody more. And for this, I am grateful to Emmisarries of Divine Light. Cheers
I was invited to a gathering of relatives resently where I met people I had not seen for some years, including some in the youngest generation who had now become teenagers. A 15-year old girl sat next to me on several occasions that day, we seemed to have things to talk about, and when it was time to leave she said she would like to come and visit me.
Today I was writing an updated list of relatives and friends, for a step-son who has taken the responsibility to be a contact if needed, since I have no immediate family in my country. The idea with such a list, is based on the potential need for an elderly woman’s support, which means adults.
This morning I suddenly thought of putting a 15-year old on my list. That I may be a support for her !!!!! It is not new for me at all to support young people, with my creative consciousness. I have been an elder in many ways through my life, but there was a change in my consciousness today. I have had more focus on the common idea that at my age support goes one way….. I will see what feels right when she comes to visit next week. I loved to find your text this evening Gary, about being an elder.
Thank you, Gary, for your reflections. I have thought about this a lot since leaving the Ranch. Even though I am no longer an active participant in the Ranch, I still carry within me the work that began there and continues to this day. My inner life is vibrant, alive, and involved in my life daily. My understanding of who I am and the work that I am called to do is vibrant and strong. I am not sure that makes me an Elder, but I certainly feel that way as I live my life. Being present and aware in this life is sacred work. Our awareness calls us to nurture those who cross our path daily. That has been and continues to be how my journey has evolved and continues to move forward. During these times of change and transition, this work takes on significant importance. Blooming where you are planted is the work at hand. Becoming a Sun and illuminating my corner of the world continues to be the calling. An elder? I am not quite so sure. I still feel in many ways an adolescent, very much learning my way. It was a blessing to read your thoughts. May all be well with you. Beckie