Higher wisdom is an "inside job." It transcends external influences and cultural norms. Unlike conventional purposes, school, career, and financial security, which are shaped by societal expectations and external validation, higher wisdom emerges from deep introspection, self-awareness, and a connection to universal truths. The inward journey involves understanding oneself by disengaging from self-deception, questioning inherited beliefs, and cultivating insights that extend beyond mere conformity or achievement. This inner journey allows you to tap into your innate potential and navigate life from a place of authenticity and clarity. This inward journey of brutal honesty, opening to metaphysical and existential discovery that leads to your higher purpose, is the path Elders take.
My experience in working with older adults confirms your assertion: the purpose of life is a life of purpose. However, remember that their previous purposes—career, money, and family —are not helpful in later life. In my experience, a higher purpose that focuses on others is required.
Higher wisdom is an "inside job." It transcends external influences and cultural norms. Unlike conventional purposes, school, career, and financial security, which are shaped by societal expectations and external validation, higher wisdom emerges from deep introspection, self-awareness, and a connection to universal truths. The inward journey involves understanding oneself by disengaging from self-deception, questioning inherited beliefs, and cultivating insights that extend beyond mere conformity or achievement. This inner journey allows you to tap into your innate potential and navigate life from a place of authenticity and clarity. This inward journey of brutal honesty, opening to metaphysical and existential discovery that leads to your higher purpose, is the path Elders take.
" Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."
My experience in working with older adults confirms your assertion: the purpose of life is a life of purpose. However, remember that their previous purposes—career, money, and family —are not helpful in later life. In my experience, a higher purpose that focuses on others is required.