Loneliness is curable. Here are some easy steps to help get you engaged: - Reconnect with family and friends.
Let go of any resentments or regrets you have. Reach out to people you
haven't spoken with in a long time and do whatever it takes to rekindle
the relationship. Spend time with them and communicate using whatever
methods work.
- Surround yourself with upbeat people. Choose your friends carefully. Happiness is just as contagious as loneliness.
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“Mentors and apprentices are partners in an ancient human dance . . .
the dance of the spiraling generations, in which the old empower the
young with their experience and the young empower the old with new
life, reweaving the fabric of the human community as they touch and
turn.”
—Parker J. Palmer
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 By Rick Fullerton | Bio
Recently, I have been focusing more and more of my attention on
global warming and, in turn, on understanding my own reactions and responses to
what’s happening. The results so far have been both fascinating and
challenging. One aspect of the global warming conversation involves the role
of the media in reporting scientific evidence and projections regarding the
effects of carbon dioxide in heating the planet. In particular, I have learned
about
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 By Kevin Brown | Bio
I had the pleasure of spending last weekend
in San Francisco. It has been over 5 years since I last visited the
city, and so I was looking forward to experiencing all that it and its
people have to offer. From a tourist perspective, my expectations were
met in terms of sightseeing, enjoying the variety of restaurants, and
taking in some of the museums and art galleries. On this trip, however,
my eye turned to the needy, the homeless, and the many people on the
street who appeared in need of a meal, as well as to those who appeared
to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.[ Read More]
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 By Jim Selman | Bio
As founder of The Eldering Institute,
I am a bit embarrassed to acknowledge that until last week I had not
asked the straightforward question, “What is an elder?” This is not to
say I haven’t been involved in the conversation for quite a long time.
I have spoken with Elders in aboriginal communities, African tribes,
and religious communities. I have read everything I can find on the
subject. There is no doubt that the role of Elder has been important
throughout human history and continues to be so in many communities on
the planet. But understanding the role of an elder in a particular
community context is not the same as understanding what an elder really
is, at least in our modern world. To say this differently, how would
you know if you were an Elder? How would you know one if you met him or
her?[ Read More]
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By Jim Selman | Bio
I
have enjoyed my short stay in Kiev immensely and am looking forward to
more exploring in this part of the world in future. I had the
opportunity to have fairly intensive conversations with only 60 or 70
people, representing a reasonable cross-section of the country (from
what I can tell). Aside from it being a very different culture (in
terms of language, alphabet, history and architecture), it was evident
to me that the people of the Ukraine share the same concerns, dreams
and issues that we have in our part of the world.[ Read More]
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 By Shae Hadden | Bio
I’m sitting at my desk, watching the sun set behind the mountains,
listening to the city winding down at the end of a long, hot summer
day. My big move is now complete: all boxes unpacked, everything put
away (at least somewhere, for now), cupboards stocked, and fresh linens
on the bed. Three months ago, when I chose to relocate, I had no idea
it would be such a circuitous route to my new ‘home’. But now that I’m
here, I’m glad for everything that showed up in my journey and for
everything I had to let go of in order to arrive at this most perfect
place for the next phase of my life.[ Read More]
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By Jim Selman | Bio
It’s getting hard to stay ‘upbeat’ in the
face of all the economic news. The line between a recession and
depression is blurring more and more each day. It seems pretty obvious
that we’re entering what will be a long road to some sort of
prosperity. The old joke about a recession is when your neighbor loses
his or her job and a depression is when you lose your job isn’t so
funny anymore. I learned today that China is embarking on an official
policy of selling directly to U.S. consumers bypassing the
middlemen—and that means even more pressure on the economy if they pull
it off. The bottom line is that the American Dream will evade more and
more of us and, in particular, the dream of living a life of leisure
after retirement will evade most Baby Boomers. [ Read More]
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By Jim Selman | Bio
The word “Elder” is becoming the vogue term
for people over 60 or, in some cases, even younger. I think it is a
mistake as well as inaccurate to make “Elder” synonymous with having
reached a certain age. First of all, being an Elder is a role, not a
fact of biology. Moreover, it is a role that exists in the context of
community. The word itself distinguishes a relationship between the
Elder and members of their community. More than that, I see several
criteria that must be met before one can assume the role of Elder.[ Read More]
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September 21st was International Day of Peace. Every year since its
inception by the UN in 1982, this holiday has grown to mobilize
millions of people around the world to
call for the end of conflict and the creation of a culture of peaceamong all nations and
peoples. In 2002, the UN officially declared September 21st to be the permanent date for the Day of Peace. Anyone, anywhere can celebrate Peace Day. It can be as simple as
lighting a candle at noon, or just sitting in silent meditation. Or it
can involve getting your co-workers, organization, community or
government engaged in a large event. This year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for a Minute of
Silence at 12 noon to commemorate the day. Peace is more than the
absence of war. It is about transforming our relationships and our societies and uniting our
global community to work together for a more peaceful, just and
sustainable world for all. It is about calling a ceasefire on conflict-- both personal and
political. Take this opportunity to make peace in your own
relationships, as well as to impact the larger conflicts of our time.
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