Stress and the Balance Within
[12 January 2006 - Speaking of Faith - American Public Media] The American experience of stress has spawned a multi-billion dollar self-help industry. Our guest is wary of that. But she says that, until very recently, modern science did not have the tools or the inclination to take emotional stress seriously. Here she shares fascinating new scientific insight into the molecular level of the mind-body connection. ...
ageing as exile?
This blog explores the intersection of aging, creativity, purpose, transition, learning and well-being. It is edited by Steve Dahlberg.
"Exile is the cradle of nationality," according to Michael Higgins, Ireland's former minister of arts, culture and the Gaeltacht. We should "presuppose a sort of dialogue among exiles" who are together in a new place. Viewing ageing as "exile" offers a new (and positive) perspective about exile and ageing - one that can lead to older people better understanding their common "nationality" of what it means to be fully human - to be part of a greater whole.
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