When Social Security first came into being, our life span was thought to be about 70 years at most. Since we have learned so much medically and nutritionally, people are living far longer. In 1776, someone born in the US was expected to live to about 35.… Read the rest
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Nine Practices for Conscious Aging
As I live into my own process of aging, my worldview has been informed by the depth and insight of many great teachers. These include masters from different wisdom traditions, health care practitioners, friends facing end of life, and researchers studying the transformative nature of death, dying, and beyond.… Read the rest
… The Gifts of Aging
On the Gifts of Aging – A Meditation on the Inverse Proportionality of Physical Aging and Spiritual Vigor
We live in an age where youth is celebrated and aging is lamented. Generations ago, age was the “hoary crown of wisdom,” the elders were reverenced and the young stood when they entered.… Read the rest
You’re A Boomer If You Love These 10 Movies
From scary to sweet to sad, these iconic films shaped our identity
posted by Linda Bernstein, July 15, 2014 NEXT AVENUE
Linda Bernstein has written hundreds of articles for dozens of magazines and newspapers, writes the blog GenerationBsquared and teaches social media at the Columbia University School of Journalism.… Read the rest