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Posted: 20 Aug 2014 09:22 PM PDT
Everyone wants to live longer, but no one wants to be old. –Harry Moody, director of academic affairs for AARP (2012).
To me – old age is always ten years older than I am.
Uncategorized on Aging
The 5 Things That Spook People Over 50
What to do about the scary stuff that makes middle-aged spines shiver posted by Donna Sapolin
Forget things that go bump in the night, global warming, Congressional paralysis, creepie crawlies and assault weapons. There are five other worries that make the hearts of middle-aged folks leap into their throats on a regular basis.… Read the rest
Don’t Make Assumptions
When people say things like: “The ocean is beautiful” or “There’s nothing more breathtaking than a sunset” do you ever find yourself robotically agreeing with them without consciously thinking about their statements? This is a common practice.
What if, when you really think about it, you discover you prefer mountains to ocean views, or would rather watch the sun rise than set?… Read the rest
Great Movie on Conscious Aging
Strangers in Good Company (Touchstone, 1991)
A group of long-lived women take shelter in an abandoned farmhouse when their tour bus breaks down. While they wait for other transportation, they share the stories of their lives with each other.… Read the rest
Spirituality and Aging: Lessons in Letting Go
It happened to me again. I was in the market shopping. The aisle was a bit tight with two other people trying to pass at the same time. I turned quickly to get out of the way and out of nowhere a sharp pain grabbed my hip. … Read the rest