Too Much Reality: First-Hand Research into Aging as Spiritual Opportunity by Robert L. Weber, Ph.D.

Too Much Reality: First-Hand Research into Aging as Spiritual Opportunity by Robert L. Weber, Ph.D.

2016-08-15T20:20:21+00:00

Life is full of ironies.  Last October, Carol Orsborn and I launched our book, The Spirituality of Age: A Seeker's Guide to Growing Older at The Harvard Bookstore.  The book confronts the shadow side of aging, finding spiritual opportunity in the challenges—including physical losses--associated with growing older.  After working on it for nearly [...]

Too Much Reality: First-Hand Research into Aging as Spiritual Opportunity by Robert L. Weber, Ph.D.2016-08-15T20:20:21+00:00

About the creation of “Women’s Lives, Women’s Legacies” by Rachael Freed

2016-06-20T23:46:31+00:00

It seemed that everywhere I turned men were articulating and documenting their instructions, values and requests. In August of 2003, it was Aaron Brown introducing a feature on CNN’s NewsNight about the rescued coal miners – with excerpts from letters written a century ago by “doomed miners” to their wives and [...]

About the creation of “Women’s Lives, Women’s Legacies” by Rachael Freed2016-06-20T23:46:31+00:00

ASW Chicago 8 19 16

2016-06-07T20:57:20+00:00

Awakening the Sage Within:  A Chicago one-day introductory program of Sage-ing International Where:  The Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center 513 W. Fullerton Parkway, Chicago IL 60614 When:   Friday, August 19, 2016, 9:30 am-4:00 pm CDT (Coffee and conversation begins at 9:00 am) Fee:  $75/person includes training, all course materials, and lunch [...]

ASW Chicago 8 19 162016-06-07T20:57:20+00:00

Integrity

2016-04-27T16:38:09+00:00

We practice integrity by being genuine and true to ourselves,being honest and trustworthy in relations with others, and being truthful in word and action in all circumstances. From Paul Severance: For me, integrity as an elder requires living in accord with the role of the elder that is so deeply needed for the wellbeing of our world [...]

Integrity2016-04-27T16:38:09+00:00

I Don’t Mind Dying, But…by Mike Milstein

2016-04-07T14:17:48+00:00

We all know that death will come, although we can't know when. Like many older people I've done some calculations to figure out approximately when I think I will die. I've factored in such things as how long my parents and grandparents lived, the average life span of men, the effects [...]

I Don’t Mind Dying, But…by Mike Milstein2016-04-07T14:17:48+00:00

The Mystical Dimensions of Aging by John C. Robinson

2016-03-16T19:31:01+00:00

The conscious aging movement has made enormous contributions to understanding the psychological and spiritual tasks - and gifts! - of aging. One relatively undeveloped area, however, has been the mystical experience of aging, an area that has become central to my own life and work.1 Here are some personal thoughts on [...]

The Mystical Dimensions of Aging by John C. Robinson2016-03-16T19:31:01+00:00

Oh, To Be Fully Seen as We are Dying – The Ultimate Gift by Stephen Garrett

2016-03-04T22:28:23+00:00

Throughout my life I have noticed in myself, and in many others, this deep longing, almost an ache to be seen. Not just looked at or recognized as your name or your relationship or your job but as the full you – mind, body, emotions, and spirit the entirety of you [...]

Oh, To Be Fully Seen as We are Dying – The Ultimate Gift by Stephen Garrett2016-03-04T22:28:23+00:00

Learn Sage-ing from Movies by Dr. Jann Freed

2016-03-04T18:11:53+00:00

“One great movie can change you.”—Michael Moore, Award winning director Since the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946-1964) is the largest ever born in U.S. history, it makes sense for the movie industry to target us. We tend to have more disposable income, more time to go to movies, and we [...]

Learn Sage-ing from Movies by Dr. Jann Freed2016-03-04T18:11:53+00:00

Lifelong Learning

2016-03-03T21:55:28+00:00

  For example--the quality of Lifelong Learning: With enduring curiosity and innovative creativity, we have a personal mission to continue to grow spiritually, cognitively, and emotionally. From Gary Carlson: I am a lifelong learner.  I’ve always been interested in why things are the way they are.  Perhaps that’s why I [...]

Lifelong Learning2016-03-03T21:55:28+00:00
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