“Elders are Bridges” by Michael Meade
In the old wisdom traditions, elders act as a living bridge between the visible, measurable world and the mostly unseen realms of spirit and soul. Although more in touch with timeless things, elders would not be out of touch with the conflicts and troubles of daily life. In times of great trouble, the elders could be seen to have one foot firmly on the ground of survival, and the other in the realm of great imagination.