By Ron Pevny In these confusing times of ever-accelerating technological change, I find myself often reflecting upon the most important gifts we elders can leave to our descendants. The archetypal role of the elders has since time immemorial been to use their wisdom, the fruit of their lifetimes of experience… Continue reading
The new, updated edition of Ron’s Book, Conscious Living, Conscious Aging, inspired a wide range of interviews in video and podcast form. Listen in on some insightful conversations about issues affecting individuals and society as we age. Continue reading
by Ron Pevny Elders Throughout History For most of recorded history until relatively recent times, the role of elder was an honored one, with the wisdom, skills and personal qualities of elders understood to be critical for the wellbeing of communities. The role of elder was that of mentor to… Continue reading
by Randy Morris As I entered my 76th year, I was presented with the opportunity to undertake a pilgrimage to Greece, a land that has always fascinated me since falling in love with an illustrated book of Greek myths when I was 10. By the time I had become a… Continue reading
by J. Anna Looney Resilience is the optimal response to the blows life deals us. Disappointments, inevitable losses and failures are part of the human condition. Sometimes resilience happens swiftly and naturally; we get back on our feet after falling down on the playground or being thrown from a horse.… Continue reading
by Shanti Mayberry If you would like to grow older with more vitality, clarity, calm, and joy, let Nature assist you. We often forget that we are not separate from the Earth, but living threads in her vast web of life. Yet modern culture—with its relentless materialism and human-centered thinking—has… Continue reading
