March 7, 2012
Aging as a Spiritual Practice is a contemplative guide for enjoying and appreciating the experience of growing older through contemplative practices which are becoming an increasingly important part of mainstream Jewish religious practice today. The book gives a new name to this life stage of aging – “elderhood” – and provides case studies, the author’s own life experiences, and the latest scientific research, to help readers develop their own personal expression of elderhood through their life and their Jewish faith. Each chapter’s contemplative reflection, whether it be a prayer, a meditation, or an inner inquiry, help readers understand their own inner resources as they face the rewards and challenges of growing older.
The book concludes with a “day away,” a guided one-day self-retreat that gives readers an opportunity to reflect on all the book’s lessons and spiritual practices.
The overall approach and tone of the book is uplifting and positive, and has a wealth of material to appeal not just to those over 50, but to people of all ages.
The book concludes with a “day away,” a guided one-day self-retreat that gives readers an opportunity to reflect on all the book’s lessons and spiritual practices.
The overall approach and tone of the book is uplifting and positive, and has a wealth of material to appeal not just to those over 50, but to people of all ages.
