Human
Values in Aging Newsletter
April 2024
Excerpted
from the HVAN. Thank you, Dr. H.R. Moody, for editing these timely events
related to aging! I plan on attending one or more of these events. See you there! AgeDoc
NO, AMERICANS DON’T GROW OLD
“The persistent debate about
Mr. Biden’s age represents a mass delusion that we are still a nation of the
young. We have always liked to think of ourselves as the prototypical country
of youth: a nation of plucky strivers, distinguished from the old country by
our restless, creative spirit. Such a nation, we might think, ought to be led
by someone young, or at least young at heart. Maybe this was even true, once.
But it’s not anymore.”
James Chappel, “We’re Not
Asking the Most Important Questions About Age” (N.Y. Times, Mar. 6, 2024).
BOOKS OF INTEREST
THE OLD LISZT: Music,
World and Spirit, by Peter Coleman
(Lutterworth Press, 2023).
IKIGAI: The Japanese
Secret to a Long and Happy Life, by Héctor García and Francesc
Miralles (Penguin, 2017). See also: https://thiscuriouslife.uknica.co.uk/finding-purpose-the-ikigai-way/
THE GIFT OF AGING, by
Marcy Cottrell Houle (Cambridge Univ. Press, 2023).
WEB SITES TO SEE
AGEISM. Yes, internalized
ageism affects elders, too. I received a sweatshirt saying “I Thought Growing
Old Would Take Longer.” We need to look at ourselves. Read Kathleen Sullivan’s
piece “Old Women Lift” at:
https://kathleensullivan.substack.com/p/old-women-lift
CONSCIOUS ELDERING. For the
latest issue, see:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Spring--Conscious-Eldering-Inspiration-and-Resources.html?soid=1105280230787&aid=O860wlwFphY
GLOWING OLDER. Podcast
interview with H.R. Moody by Nancy Griffin in the “Glowing Older” series
of aging well, at:
https://www.glowingolder.com/listen/episode/22588642/episode-179-harry-r-moody-on-50-years-in-the-field-of-aging-and-making-the-world-a-better-place
COMING EVENTS
AGING REIMAGINED Circle.
(Apr. 2, 2024, 11:30 am to 1 pm, CT)
From Women Over 70.
Details and registration at:
https://womenover70.com/events-2/
DREAM WORKSHOP. (Apr. 3, 10,
17 and 24, 2024). Led by Martha Crawford, psychotherapist and dreamworker. From
What A Shrink Thinks. Flexible cost is by donation. For details see:
https://www.whatashrinkthinks.com/dream-workshop
QIGONG: Embodying the
Qualities of a Sage through Qigong
(Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25 and May
2, 2024). From Sage-ing International:
https://www.sage-ing.org/events/embodying-the-qualities-of-a-sage-through-qigong/
MIDLIFE: Embodying Wisdom of
Midlife and Beyond (Apr. 16, 2024,
11 am to 12:30 pm, ET). From
Sage-ing International. Details at:
UNFINISHED SPIRITUAL
BUSINESS (Apr. 17, 3:00-4:30 PDT) “Completing Spiritual Unfinished
Business: Recovering from Religious Trauma and Easing Spiritual Suffering in
Late Life.” Connie Zweig, hosted by Coming of Age. For registration:
tinyurl.com/spiritualbusiness
MIDLIFE, NEW LIFE (Apr.
24, 2024: 12:00 pm EDT).
4th Tuesday Revolutionize
your Retirement Interview with Experts Series features Eileen Caroscio,
co-author Midlife New Life: Living Consciously in Midlife and Beyond.
Interview begins by April 17 at www.revolutionizeretirement.com. Participants
receive a recording link after the call. Direct questions to Dori Mintzer at:
dorianmintzer@gmail.com
SECOND ADULTHOOD. “Life
Begins at 50: Embracing Your Second Adulthood” (Apr. 29 to May 4, 2024, Baja
California). Jeff Hamaoui offers this workshop sponsored by MEA, the Modern
Elder Academy. Details and registration at:
WISDOM: Wise Women Emerging
(Apr. 24, 2024 and four Wednesdays, 11 am to 12:30 pm, ET). Sponsored by
Sage-ing International:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wise-Women-Emerging.html?soid=1105697167603&aid=7O0F7P0Sg40
PHILOSOPHY: The
Philosophical Café for Emerging Elders (Apr. 29, 2024, 12 noon to 1:30 pm, ET).
From Sage-ing International. Details at:
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Philosophical-Cafe.html?soid=1105697167603&aid=EzjWvfD6rHg
POSITIVE AGING: “7 Tips for
Positivity” (Apr. 30, 2024, 7-8 p.m. EDT) Overcoming hurdles as
ageism in job search over 50. Hosted by Coming of Age and led by Career
Coach Renee Lee Rosenberg. For registration see: tinyurl.com/7positivitytips
AGING AS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE:
Stepping Into the Archetype of the Elder (May 4-Oct. 22, 2024). 10 classes,
deepening exploration of the inner work of age. Advanced Training Certificate
in Conscious Aging with Connie Zweig and other aging experts. Hosted by
Pacifica Graduate Institute. Details and registration:
https://retreat.pacifica.edu/aging-as-spiritual-practice/
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