The quiet work of forgiving oneself and facing fear in later life. When Facing Fear, Finding Freedom appeared on Spiritual Seniors, one reader wrote to us with a note that lingered. It was direct, unguarded, honest—the kind of truth that feels less imagined than lived. “I recognize
A response to “The Shadow of Fear: Why Men Go Missing in Spiritual Conversations.” When we published our article on men and their fears, it struck a chord. Among the responses was one that felt deeply personal yet broadly representative of what many wrestle with 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
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
Spiritual Signals offers weekly spiritual reflections for seniors, drawing from diverse traditions. This week, we reflect on the theme of acceptance. Introduction Acceptance is not the same as resignation. It doesn’t mean giving up—it means showing up, fully, for the life we have. This acceptance spiritual reflection