Boomers, X, Millennials, Z, Alpha & Beyond
Each generation supposes that the world was simpler for the one before it. — Eleanor Roosevelt In the United States, the Builders born between 1901 and 1924 experienced the mass migration from country to city life, the switch from horse-drawn to motor vehicles and Spanish flu that killed over 50 million people. They used outhouses, grew up without electricity and raised the Silent generation. Those born between 1924 and 1945 were influenced by the Great Depression and World War II. They experienced air travel, labor unions and expected lifetime jobs with one employer. They and the Builders created the Baby Boomers’ world. Those born from 1946 to 1964 grew up with interstate highways, the Civil Rights struggle, television, the assassinations of President John Kennedy and Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Their world included credit cards and conglomerates. Unlike before, Generation X [born 1965 to 1980] understood the phrases, “what’s in it for me,” ‘latch-key children” and MTV. Next came Millennials [1981-1995/6], raised in a 24/7, non-stop, fast-paced world of iPhones, Google, Facebook and Amazon. They’re followed by Generation Z, children of the 21st century who are shaping the world for Generation Alpha. This week, I caught “The Neutral Zone,” the May 16, 1988 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. There, three cryogenically-frozen people are revived from a derelict, 20th century Earth vessel. When one man mourns the loss of his wealth and status, starship Enterprise captain smiles indulgently and says, “This is the 24th century. Material needs no longer exist.” Shocked, the gentleman asks, “Then, what’s the challenge?” Picard answers, “The challenge, Mr. Offenhouse, is to improve yourself. To enrich yourself. Enjoy it.” In creating conditions from which future generations will grow, consider Jonas Salk’s question, Are we being good ancestors? Also consider: All good men and women must take responsibility to create legacies that will take the next generation to a level we could only imagine. ― Jim Rohn Each day we choose to live the legacy we want to leave. – Pam Farrel Succeed and Soar! Sources for Generation Dates & Names FourHooks Wikipedia Support Succeed and Soar this Month. Keep these insights and inspirations glowing and growing. Shopping at Sandra’s Gifts and/or Sandra’s Galleries also helps. Invest Here. Thanks! Mark your calendar Let’s chat first Thursday, 7pm Pittsburgh [Eastern US] time. Goal: Build community by sharing uplifting, enlightening Succeed and Soar conversations, including the novel Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig. Good Reads Review Subscribe to receive notifications. See you December 2nd! Eleanor’s Insights Collection Succeed and Soar’s “Eleanor’s Insights” series is illustrated with photographs of ‘wild places.’ My art is available as prints, framed and on canvas as well as on journals, greeting cards, weekender bags, shower curtains, puzzles and much more. Shop Here
Worth Living For
As long as there must be war, I ask and I must answer: Was I worth dying for? — Eleanor Roosevelt ThoughtCo says the human body is 65% oxygen, 18% carbon, 10% hydrogen and 3% nitrogen. Along with the calcium, phosphorous, rubidium, aluminum, arsenic, lithium and other elements, a person’s ingredients could be purchased for $1. When bodies are valued this way, George Carlin could believe, “War is rich old men protecting their wealth by sending lower and middle-class young men off to die.” What is war? Margaret Atwood said, “War is what happens when language fails.” Stephen King observed, “Fighting for peace, is like f***ing for chastity.” Bertrand Russell offered, “War does not determine who is right – only who is left.” More thoughts. What causes bloodshed? Leslie De Jong believes, “All war originates within as an internal conflict,” which Wellness Mind says can come from: discontent with what is [or is not] happening in someone’s life Intolerance Inability to forgive Low self esteem So, maybe, if battles inside leaders were settled, all that has to die for us are internal clashes. PsychCentral’s six steps include making time for ourselves and getting out into nature. LifeHack’s 40 ways to peace of mind list being kind, avoiding comparisons, getting enough sleep and frolic. BTW, DataGenetics believes the oxygen in human bodies is worth $9.83, the carbon eighteen cents. The 0.25% of us that is potassium is most valuable, $104. All told, they value a body at $160. What are you worth? Each November, readers are invited to support the effort and resources that produce Succeed and Soar. Keep this project going and growing. Invest Here. Thanks! Purchases of my art also help. Succeed and Soar‘s first Zoom Chat touched on the origins of the universe, why its beginnings from the explosion of a very tiny particle [the Big Bang] doesn’t make sense, Critical Race Theory’s Pittsburgh origin, how thought becomes physical matter and more. A fascinating and fun discussion. My goal is to build community that shares uplifting, enlightening conversations each first Thursday, 7pm Pittsburgh [Eastern US] time. Mark your calendar! This Ivan Doig novel tells of an eleven-year-old orphan who sets off for adventure instead of an orphanage. I was charmed by this story and felt hugged by the book.Charming, wise, and slyly funny, Last Bus to Wisdom is a last sweet gift from a writer whose books have bestowed untold pleasure on countless readers Book Browse Let’s discuss during December’s Succeed and Soar chat. Chicago Tribute Review Eleanor’s Wisdoms Succeed and Soar’s “Eleanor’s Insights” series is illustrated with photographs of ‘wild places.’ Art is available as prints, framed and on canvas as well as on journals, greeting cards, weekender bags, shower curtains, puzzles and much more. Shop Here