The Times of Our Lives
First released in 1965 the long-standing TV soap opera, Days of Our Lives, is set in the imaginary midwestern town of Salem where it follows…
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The Power of Faith: Insights for Successful Living
Faith is a concept that has been debated for centuries and can mean different things to different people. Simply put, faith is a strong belief…
Advice for the Lovelorn
What are you willing to do to find love, especially later ln life? How might that love differ from what you sought earlier in life?…
A Deep Dive Into the Meaning & Symbolism of Wedding Bands
A simple circle, often made of precious metal, the wedding band is much more than just a piece of jewelry. Over time and across cultures,…
A Reflection on Life: Aging Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually
When was the last time you took a long, hard look at your reflection in the mirror? What did you see? Did you recognize the…
Courage: The Foundational Virtue
Theologian Paul Tillich’s most influential book, The Courage to Be, develops the concept that courage is the hope that appears when a situation is beyond…
The Leaves of Fall
Embark on a journey through the captivating contradictions of autumn: a season of gratitude for the bountiful harvest and a reflection of nature’s inevitable decay.…
In Praise of Simple Pleasures
A recent WebMD article listing “14 Things No One Tells You About Aging” offers encouragement to those who dread getting old. There are certainly downsides,…
The Rosetta Stone of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which one who may initially feel victimized or wronged, goes through a change in the translation of…
Fit for Life
Are you afraid of Alzheimer’s Disease? At 68, I surely am. And for good reason. Currently, 5.7 million Americans aged 65 and over, which is…