The Author

Marc embarked on a profound and often challenging journey to embody the
essence of an authentic elder, a path fraught with obstacles in a Western
culture where “elder” is eclipsed by “older.”

On "El Camino Hacia ser un Anciano," the road to becoming an elder, there
are no clear road signs, no GPS to guide the way, and no reliable maps to
follow. Navigating this path demands acquiring and cultivating higher
wisdom—insights that transcend mere knowledge and shallow
appearances.

Higher wisdom is a deepening awareness of universal truths and ethical
principles and an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life. It
fosters qualities such as equanimity, compassion, humility, and genuine
forgiveness—for oneself and others. Through higher wisdom, Marc came to
understand the shared humanity that unites us all.

As an elder, Marc recognized that his role extended beyond a mere title; it
encompassed a profound ancestral legacy and a moral duty. Embracing
the mantle of a contemporary elder, he became a steward of higher
wisdom—a beacon guiding others toward understanding and fulfillment in
late aging.

Marc explores a transformative approach to aging in his book Older to
Elder: The Thinking and Being of a Contemporary Elder. He rejects our
culture's predetermined and often detrimental path to late age. Marc
champions a new path: a path of strength, contribution, and deep self-
worth, the path of a contemporary elder.