When a smile restores our sense of worth “I’m an old woman now, and smiles are so appreciated—especially when they come from younger people. So often as we age, one can feel invisible, not of much value in this busy, impersonal world. Being acknowledged in that
Fortunately, There's a Cure (for Busyness) “Don’t just sit there, do something!” has been the marching order of modern life. But maybe the wiser advice, long buried under deadlines and to-do lists, is the reverse: “Don’t just do something, sit there.” After all, if you can’t
Wonder in later life may not arrive as fireworks. It may come more like a hush. A certain light in the trees. The feel of morning air. The sudden awareness that something greater is unfolding—and we’re part of it. While youth often
Living out loud as a spiritual practice isn’t about noise—it’s about integrity, joy, and spiritual alignment. Last week, we explored the quiet strength of belonging. This week, we lift our gaze to something bolder—living out loud. Not loud in volume, but loud in truth. Loud
Spiritual Signals offers weekly spiritual reflections for seniors, drawing from diverse traditions. This week, we reflect on the theme of grief. Introduction Grief is not a detour in the spiritual life—it’s part of the road. This spiritual reflection on grief invites us to see loss not as
Spiritual Signals offers weekly spiritual reflections for seniors, drawing from diverse traditions. This week, we reflect on the theme of aging. Introduction Aging is not a problem to be solved. It’s a passage to be lived. While our culture tends to frame aging in terms of loss—of
Spiritual Signals offers weekly spiritual reflections for seniors, drawing from diverse traditions. This week, we reflect on the theme of forgiveness. Introduction Forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood spiritual practices. It’s not a transaction or a reward—it’s a release. As we grow older, we often carry