The Wisdom Givers - Reflections from Serena

Today I will be working on the script for The Wisdom Givers.  It has been enlightening to read the interviews that the students transcribed from their elders.  The concerns of the elders include the economy, education spiritual attention, technology, violence, international politics, domestic politics, and greed.  Their wisdom on how to deal with these concerns is quite beautiful.  It is essentially to be compassionate; to love, respect and help one another through the journey of life.

Last week while working with the students I witnessed sixth graders practicing these very acts of compassion through collaboration, volunteering, listening, offering, and physical labor.  Together we created flyers, posters, invitations, commercials, sound, movement, collective breath and voice, set dressing, costumes, and partnerships.  We shared and organized, we took turns and encouraged others, we cleaned and restored spaces.  We laughed and found joy in the work.

At this point, I'm not quite sure who the Wisdom Givers are:  the elders, or the youth?  It's a good thing we have access to both.