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Souls II

Tuesday Feb 19 2008

We had another meeting of the Old Souls group—my buddies from over the years who get together every few months to share our lives and experience as we grow older. We’ve been at it since 2001 and it is a special opportunity not only to be with friends, but also to have the kind of reflective space that empowers each of us in our own lives. The wife of one of our members marvels at how rare it is to find a group of men who are willing to be so open, vulnerable and supportive. I have belonged to other men’s groups.[Read More]

Written by eldering at Fearless Aging
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Intergenerational Friendships

Tuesday Dec 18 2007

"When you find the right person, age doesn't matter."

Intergenerational relationships are not a thing of the past. They are actually alive and well in North America. There is good coverage of the many people who work and volunteer helping seniors. However, reports like this one out of Tennessee show that women developing friendships across generations can create a future not possible without intergenerational collaboration. Common interests, mutual respect, and caring are the foundations for invaluable friendships like these: relationships that cross the generation gap, embrace differences and accept each person as they are.

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Written by eldering at News
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Friendship

Friday Aug 10 2007

I am spending a few days with a group of my best buddies. We call our gang the ‘Old Souls’. This started about 7 years ago when nine of us from all over the USA gathered at Vince’s farm for a long weekend, generally to talk about whatever was on our minds to and specifically to discuss our experiences and reflections as we entered mid-life. We’ve been gathering three times a year at various locations ever since. Some of the faces have changed over the years. Gary went to India to experience and express himself spiritually: he has found Grace and peace and is living the life of a genuinely holy man. Tom, the youngest member, is following another path and has lost any real connection with us. And a few new men have joined us in the last few meetings. These ‘Old Souls’ are my friends and, more importantly, they are teaching me friendship.[Read More]

Written by Jim Selman at Fearless Aging
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Why We Need Mature Friends

Wednesday May 16 2007

This story was submitted by Cindy La Ferle over at Cindy's Home Office.

Until I met Sylva B., I rarely socialized with 'older people' outside my family circle. When I wasn’t working, I hung out with friends my own age. At least 40 years my senior, Sylva was the silver-haired personnel manager who interviewed me for my first job in reference book publishing in Detroit. I was 25 then, and desperate to get my career off the ground. Applying for an entry level position, I was required to pass a typing test and a two-hour literature exam. I was so nervous during the session that my fingers froze at the keys and I flunked the typing test on the first try.[Read More]

Written by eldering at Learning
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