I am happiest when I am not judging what is right and wrong, who is good or bad, should I have done that or was it a mistake and why did ‘they’ do that. Even though I’ve been aware of the concept for ages, it’s a relatively new experience for me to focus on myself, my thoughts and especially my feelings, rather than project my opinions on others. The environmentalist are angry at the consumers, the conservatives are angry at the liberals, everyone is spouting “we’ve got to

Deep down inside me, I knew what I was meant to contribute to life. It took me forty years to take action towards that inner knowing. BCST I recently found myself in a group of retirees discussing their process of retirement. Some were elated to finally feel free while others initially struggled with the sudden switch from productivity to idleness. A few have returned to the working world, some for financial reasons and a few others simply to occupy their time. With the exce

I have a dear friend who lives in Switzerland; she is one of my precious collection of vivacious elders! She told me a very inspirational personal story. I was amazed! It was too good not to share so here it is in her words. Thanks to Christina Hurst-Prager for this contribution. It was a Tuesday morning when there is the market on the beautiful Bürkliplatz square in Zürich. After shopping for organic veggies and fruit and some delicacies, I dropped by to visit my friend

The greatest gift of aging, in my opinion, is the acquisition of wisdom which leads to a more peaceful heart. This year, 2025, is by far the most peaceful and enjoyable Holiday Season I’ve experienced. What is different for me to make that claim? I exchanged shopping, stressing and scurrying for joyous habitation of the Present moment. How did I manage to do that when in all the previous years, as far back as I can remember, approximately 60 or so years, [I don’t remember s

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I thought life was all about accomplishments, getting things done, achieving. Then I learned it is safe to slow down, to listen, to...

Written by Dennis Kelly, Clive, Iowa. I would love to share with you a recent adventure I went on. This trip brought together a number of...

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I collect stories. My intention is to inspire people who are interested in aging with an open heart to adventure through a collection of...

I wonder if the remedy to an aching heart, one broken by disappointment or grief, is to allow our creativity to flow. Often, we close our...

I consider myself Christian, and so, so, so much more! I have recently completed a well check on my spirituality, a routine evaluation of...