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==Heading==
===Topic: ''Caring for the Elderly''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Prolotheos]]===
===TR: [[Valdir Soares]]===
==Session==
===Lesson===
Prolotheos: “It is at the two [[extremes]] of [[human]] life, [[childhood]] and [[old age]], where human beings are at their most dependent on others. A child can’t [[survive]] without proper [[care]] and neither can old-aged people when their physical and mental strength is in decline. A child, however, is heading toward [[growth]] and greater development. Aged people are experiencing poor conditions and are headed towards [[death]]. Both children and the elderly need care, but, at this time let’s [[think]] about caring for old people, which has often been neglected. Caring for the elderly speaks volumes about your [[civilization]] on [[Urantia]]. What does caring for the elderly entail?
“Caring for the elderly entails [[Respect]]. Respect should be given to elderly people. It is not in [[essence]] different to the respect for all human beings at any other age. What is to be respected is not primarily the age, but human life. Indeed, some aged people may not be [[worthy]] (?!) of your personal respect, but each must be treated with respect as should any human being of any age. Respect is an [[attitude]]; it’s [[expression]], however, it is an [[action]] that takes into account the condition elderly people [[experience]], and expressing it accordingly, always considering their frailty, [[limitations]] and special needs.
“Caring for the elderly entails [[Compassion]]. Compassion stresses the [[quality]] of respect given to the elderly. Indeed, to show compassion for the needs of elderly people speaks more about you than it does about them. Compassion is an [[attitude]] that [[reveals]] an important life-value: [[goodness]] and [[love]]. Compassion is both a sentiment and an attitude. It means that you feel the need of the elderly people and you are willing to do something about it, even if it is just a comforting word or small gesture of solidarity. Being compassionate for the elderly moves you both internally and externally, in [[feeling]] and action.
“Caring for the elderly entails [[Assistance]]. A direct result of the [[practical]] aspect of compassion is real assistance. If there is something that elderly people need most of all, it is assistance. Assistance is to offer and give actual help to real needs. It should not render elders inactive and prevent them from doing what they still can. What they really need is help with their limitations and others fully making up for their inabilities. Being precise, your assistance to the elderly recognizes their remaining [[strengths]] besides your reassuring their personal [[dignity]]. Show your care by giving them assistance with mobility, eating, hygiene and [[companionship]].
===Closing===
“Therefore, my [[pupil]], neglect not the elderly. Respect is basic and [[universal]]. Respect the elderly because you respect [[humanity]] in all [[phases]] of life. Compassion is not a universal capability. Only those with enough [[selflessness]] are capable of bestowing it, and the elderly need it a lot. Everybody needs some help, but the elderly need assistance with the basics of life and without it, their lives cannot subsist. Caring for the elderly is very rewarding because oftentimes they cannot return the [[favor]], so you know how valuable is your caring for them. I am Prolotheos, your teacher and tutor on High. [[Peace]]!”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Prolotheos]]
[[Category: Valdir Soares]]
[[Category: 2017]]
[[File:Teaching_buddha_small.jpg|right|frame]]
==Heading==
===Topic: ''Caring for the Elderly''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Prolotheos]]===
===TR: [[Valdir Soares]]===
==Session==
===Lesson===
Prolotheos: “It is at the two [[extremes]] of [[human]] life, [[childhood]] and [[old age]], where human beings are at their most dependent on others. A child can’t [[survive]] without proper [[care]] and neither can old-aged people when their physical and mental strength is in decline. A child, however, is heading toward [[growth]] and greater development. Aged people are experiencing poor conditions and are headed towards [[death]]. Both children and the elderly need care, but, at this time let’s [[think]] about caring for old people, which has often been neglected. Caring for the elderly speaks volumes about your [[civilization]] on [[Urantia]]. What does caring for the elderly entail?
“Caring for the elderly entails [[Respect]]. Respect should be given to elderly people. It is not in [[essence]] different to the respect for all human beings at any other age. What is to be respected is not primarily the age, but human life. Indeed, some aged people may not be [[worthy]] (?!) of your personal respect, but each must be treated with respect as should any human being of any age. Respect is an [[attitude]]; it’s [[expression]], however, it is an [[action]] that takes into account the condition elderly people [[experience]], and expressing it accordingly, always considering their frailty, [[limitations]] and special needs.
“Caring for the elderly entails [[Compassion]]. Compassion stresses the [[quality]] of respect given to the elderly. Indeed, to show compassion for the needs of elderly people speaks more about you than it does about them. Compassion is an [[attitude]] that [[reveals]] an important life-value: [[goodness]] and [[love]]. Compassion is both a sentiment and an attitude. It means that you feel the need of the elderly people and you are willing to do something about it, even if it is just a comforting word or small gesture of solidarity. Being compassionate for the elderly moves you both internally and externally, in [[feeling]] and action.
“Caring for the elderly entails [[Assistance]]. A direct result of the [[practical]] aspect of compassion is real assistance. If there is something that elderly people need most of all, it is assistance. Assistance is to offer and give actual help to real needs. It should not render elders inactive and prevent them from doing what they still can. What they really need is help with their limitations and others fully making up for their inabilities. Being precise, your assistance to the elderly recognizes their remaining [[strengths]] besides your reassuring their personal [[dignity]]. Show your care by giving them assistance with mobility, eating, hygiene and [[companionship]].
===Closing===
“Therefore, my [[pupil]], neglect not the elderly. Respect is basic and [[universal]]. Respect the elderly because you respect [[humanity]] in all [[phases]] of life. Compassion is not a universal capability. Only those with enough [[selflessness]] are capable of bestowing it, and the elderly need it a lot. Everybody needs some help, but the elderly need assistance with the basics of life and without it, their lives cannot subsist. Caring for the elderly is very rewarding because oftentimes they cannot return the [[favor]], so you know how valuable is your caring for them. I am Prolotheos, your teacher and tutor on High. [[Peace]]!”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Prolotheos]]
[[Category: Valdir Soares]]
[[Category: 2017]]
