Spirituality and Loneliness in Later Life Recent studies have revealed a troubling trend: nearly half of adults today have fewer than three close friends in whom they can confide. That number has doubled since 1990. This is not a new concern for us. In earlier reflections on
There are mornings when the lower back wakes us before the first cup of coffee has a chance to help. Most of us treat these moments as minor irritations—one more reminder that the body is no longer as forgiving as it once was. And yet, every so
What artificial intelligence can do—and what it can never decide for us Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, once described his company’s ambition as creating “magic intelligence in the sky.” The phrase was memorable and perhaps intentionally provocative. An invisible intelligence, available on demand, accessible from anywhere,
Certainty can be helpful. It lets us make choices, commit to them, and stay steady when life feels unpredictable. But there’s another side to certainty. If we hold on to it too tightly, our world can shrink. We might stop listening or stop questioning what
What an ancient Jewish teaching suggests about faith, change, and seeing what was there all along In the Jewish tradition, there is a passage in the Talmud, a collection of ancient teachings and discussions, that describes Moses watching the Torah as it is being written. He
Inner work in later life doesn’t usually begin with a decision. It shows up in small moments—a reaction that lingers, a thought that returns, a feeling that doesn’t quite pass. Not everything that unsettles us is meant to be solved. Some things are meant to be
Studies show that solving crosswords and number puzzles later in life can sharpen your brain and potentially prevent or reduce dementia. Each month, the Spiritual Seniors' editors will post a new game to help keep visitors sharp. We want to captivate puzzlers by providing engaging,