Night is upon me. The spirits of death have gathered around. Soon, the wheel of life will turn and I will pass through the veil and become one of the Ancient ones.

I don’t fear this. Transition! I embrace it!

I have lived a long time. I have LIVED! Every moment. What a reckless youth I was. I avoided listening to those who “knew better.” I have lived a life with love, and lovers – both mine and other peoples. There was this one time . . . ah, but I digress.

There are things that I’ve done that I’m proud of and some that I’m not so proud of. I’ve fought along side my brothers. I’ve nursed some of them back to health and some never made it back. At times I’ve found calm, peace, and balance, so that I could understand who I am and why I am here. Once, in a moment that must have looked like sheer insanity, I found the ecstasy of spirit in a way that changed me to my very core.

And, here I am now, talking with you. Oh, I look old, worn out to you, do I? To the gods, I look like a man who has lived! They know, as you’ll find out if you test me, that I can still kick some ass!

Through all life’s experiences I’ve learned how to love and how to care for my tribe in a way that is profound. I’ve acquired wisdom, wisdom that I’m more than happy to share. But, it’s my wisdom. Your wisdom is something I will never fully know – unless you choose to share it. I will never know what you know in the way that you know it. Unless you choose to share it!

Yes, the darkness of night is upon me. The wheel is about to turn. And so, I will take my place. My wisdom isn’t lost. I give my self, my wisdom, my life experience, to you.