What the Science Says (and What It Doesn’t) The body needs care. The soul seeks meaning. Prayer meets them both. What Do We Mean by “Healing”? Healing can mean more than a clean scan. It can be fewer complications after treatment, steadier blood pressure, pain eased a notch.
The spaciousness, where introverts find strength within. Introverts—the quiet majority—remind us that not everyone experiences community the same way. Some of us lean into the joy of being surrounded by people. Others find that same closeness overwhelming. Both are true. Both are human. And both belong
We seek healing in many ways—in many tongues, through many channels. For some, it’s prayer; for others, meditation or quiet intention. Sometimes it’s a friend’s comforting hand, or the wind in the trees. In waiting rooms and kitchens, we steady ourselves in whatever language the heart
Every generation has sought an escape from pain, only to learn that what promises freedom can become its own kind of prison. Addiction rarely begins as rebellion. It begins as relief—a glass of wine to soften the ache, a pill to quiet the nerves, a screen
What we leave is not always what we planned—it is who we have become. Legacy in spiritual aging is not the accumulation of possessions or even the achievements we once prized. It is the quieter trace we leave in the lives of others—wisdom shared, kindness given,
Some people collect playlists. Others collect steps on an app. As the years pass, many begin to collect meals — not in the pantry, but in memory. The soup shared with a neighbor during a winter storm. The figs picked straight from a tree in
From the Circle: Inside the Conversation A special feature exploring the ideas, questions, and insights that emerge from our Spiritual Seniors community. “As you read through the comments, you notice very few men are looking to connect spiritually. It’s only us women who seem in need of
Lonelygenic environments are becoming more common—but nature may be the antidote.Henry David Thoreau once wrote, "Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself." He described his walks through the woods not as
For Spiritual Seniors Introduction At Spiritual Seniors, we know that aging well means more than staying physically healthy—it means staying connected to what truly matters: relationships, purpose, and community. But for many older adults, maintaining these connections becomes increasingly difficult with age. Friends move. Family gets busy.
Practical Steps to Rebuild Bonds and Strengthen Our Communities Loneliness and social isolation are more than personal struggles; they have become significant public health concerns, particularly for older adults. Addressing this urgent issue, the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and