Aging
Reflections on the process and gifts of growing older
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The Sacred Dance: When Rebellion Meets True Strength
The Moment of ChangeI was seventy-four when I finally said 'no' to hosting Christmas breakfast. The year before, our family tradition of stockings and breakfast ...
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Aged to Perfection: Finding Freedom from the Perfectionism Trap
perfectioHow many things in your life say "aged to perfection" on the label? I can think of both wine and cheese that fit this category, but I have…
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The Sound of Silence: Reflections on What Lies Beyond Death
Have you ever experienced a moment so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat? When my father passed away, I discovered a special kind of silence in his…
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Growing Old for the Fun of It
I often say “I am growing old for the fun of it,” but the other day I stumbled stepping off a curb and I an image of myself…
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What holds you back from living a full life?
What is it that holds us back from living the fullest life possible as we age? Most of life is about moving forward, achieving, acquiring and growing.
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Being a Crone Isn’t a Career Choice
I never thought I would want to grow up to be a crone, but then I realized it isn't a career choice. Much like the body I live…
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Aging Gratefully
Are you aging gratefully? Growing older is a privilege that not everyone gets to experience. Some days I think my dog understands gratefulness and aging better than I...
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What I Learned about God and Life from My Grandmother’s Boobs
I learned more about God, life and wisdom from my grandmother's boobs than I did from Sunday School. At the age of 10 I looked at my grandmother…
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Growing Old Gracefully: Reflections on Embracing Aging with Wisdom and Humor
The more years go by, the more I realize that growing old gracefully isn't about having it all figured out. It's about keeping that youthful spirit alive -…
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The Problem of Ageism
There is a problem that gets laughed at too often. It is called Ageism. Aging isn't the problem. How we disparage it is.Most people I talk to about…
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Would You Choose Aging or Youth?
IF you had a choice would you choose aging or perpetual youth? Suppose for a moment that aging was completely voluntary…that you could choose to remain young, vital…
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Aging as a Spiritual Practice
How can aging be a form of spiritual practice? Many people think of ‘spiritual practice’ as attending religious services once a week, a morning devotional, or a commitment…
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Aging and Spirituality, the Pilgrimage Within
Aging and a growing interest in spirituality seem to go hand in hand. Looking at aging as a pilgrimage, here are some questions to ask yourself.
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How Do Animals Bring Spiritual Growth
Do you have a dog or cat? Or perhaps another critter that is part of your family? (No I am not talking about spouses!). As I sit here…
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Embracing Wrinkles as Maps of Wisdom
I wonder if wrinkles are more than just signs of aging but also maps of our spiritual pilgrimage. Every line on our faces represents a significant moment in…
