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Aging as a Spiritual Practice: A Contemplative Guide to Growing Older and Wiser

by Lewis Richmond, Avery, NY, 2012

Description

This book offers congregations a spiritual guide to aging well. Author Lewis Richmond is a Zen Buddhist priest and meditation teacher who believes the contemplative practices in the book can help people from any faith tradition. To help readers navigate the life changes of aging, Richmond discusses the stages of aging, the science of healthy aging, ways to address common fears, giving back, and more. The book ends with a guide to planning a one-day personal retreat.

Features

  • Guided meditations
  • A Day Away guide
  • Audio version
  • Foreword by Sylvia Boorstein

Recommended Audience

those concerned with aging, clergy, elder care ministry teams

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book or audio book

Practical Applications

  • Share the insights and practices from this book with a support group for older adults or caregivers in your congregation.
  • Host a one-day retreat for your congregation and community based on the Day Away guide.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Karen Goley

Senior Director of CRG and Resources

Karen Goley serves as the senior director of the Congregational Resource Guide (CRG) and Resources.  Prior to joining the Center, Karen spent over fifteen years in the human resources field, serving nonprofit and financial services organizations in the Indianapolis area and the suburbs of Chicago.

With faith as her foundation, Karen enjoys spending quality time with her family and is a very proud Purdue University alum.  Having earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Karen put her pride on full display by naming the family pup Mackey- after Purdue basketball’s Mackey Arena.  Boiler Up!

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