Nomads can be defined as people who move from place to place. An Elder Nomad - those of a greater age than others around them - hence - elder - may be moving differently - they might be moving between physical, mental, spiritual and emotional realms.

Often nomads are romanticized as having wanderlust - I suspect it may be more wander-lost - searching for meaning and purpose by looking to a future “out there” rather than being here now - exploring what is before them. How elder nomads go about their exploration is worth discussion.

Elder Nomads see the possibilities each day brings - moving their practice towards mastery - with feelings akin to when they were young and experiences were new and exciting. Elder Nomads are thankful for each day - good or bad - happy or sad - a perspective enriched over time. Some have always been nomadic - others are learning at a later stage.

Elder Nomads thrive in transition - accepting change as a natural and inevitable sign of their growth - experiencing a range of emotions and catching moments of insight. Elder Nomads are as varied as the life history they bring forth on their journey.

Each of us should welcome our nomadic journey as it brings greater self-awareness and awakening to the timeless connections we have to each other. You can be an elder at any age. You can be a nomad at any stage. Embrace the wonder. Cherish it.