Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-340).
Contents:
Conscious eldering: The journey to wholeness as we age -- Life transitions and rites of passage: Portals to conscious elderhood -- Nature as healer and teacher -- No regrets: Healing the past to empower the future -- The work of forgiveness and grief -- The power of story to shape our future -- Shedding old skins so we may grow -- Releasing the past in the death lodge -- Living in-between: Practices for navigating the neutral zone -- Serving and savoring as we age -- Consciously building legacy -- Practices for becoming and staying conscious -- Finding support in community.
Summary:
We financially plan for our retirement, but do we plan for our wellbeing? If you're part of the Baby Boomer generation, then you belong to 26 percent of the US population that is retiring healthier than any generation before. And that means retirement is starting to look a whole lot different. No longer satisfied with a quiet life of sitting on the porch or puttering around the house, retirees (or soon to be) are looking to create a passionate, active, fulfilled, and engaging later life. Ron Pevny guides you in what he calls "conscious aging" -- realizing the life of growth, purpose, service, and spiritual exploration you've always imagined for yourself. In addition to wisdom for navigating loss and grief, Pevny offers advice that helps you identify your goals, contribute to society, remain engaged and relevant, and spend your later years in profound personal development.
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