 By Shae Hadden | Bio
I’ve been looking for a way to be free all my
life. My entire search has, unfortunately, been focused on the
practical aspect of ‘holding on’ to whatever I thought would give me
freedom: a belief in some system or way of thinking, money,
possessions, favorite books that contained ideas that were
‘liberating’, any activity that loosened up my body and mind, people I
loved. But now almost nothing is certain in my life, and a deep desire
to let go of my attachments to everything and everyone propels me
forward.[ Read More]
Written by eldering at Fearless Aging
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By Shae Hadden | Bio
Several years ago, a wise 93-year-old man
named Hayden shared with me his principles for living life “at the
growing edge”. He had printed them on cards, in the shape of a
bookmark, and distributed them to everyone who engaged in meaningful
conversation with him. Today, as I’m recovering from the first major
surgery I’ve ever had, I was drawn to reflect on a couple of them
again. I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if I shared them with you now:[ Read More]
Written by eldering at Fearless Aging
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By Shae Hadden | Bio
The green-crested hummingbird is at my window again this morning,
hovering in mid-air sunshine and snatching bits of food from the plants
as they begin to bud. He appeared in my life a few weeks ago, and has
been coming back every day without fail. Today his weightlessness seems
like a metaphor for a new way of Being.[ Read More]
Written by eldering at Learning
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